Planning Lawyer - Local Authority (Northern Home Counties)

Michael Page Legal; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Planning Lawyer for a permanent role with a Local Authority. The position involves providing legal services related to planning law, managing complex caseloads, and advising various stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of planning law and public sector frameworks, with excellent negotiation and drafting skills. Competitive salary of £43,200 to £62,000 per annum along with various benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to various benefits

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of planning law and public sector legal frameworks.
• Experience managing legal cases related to planning and development matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, particularly for legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal service to the Council and clients in planning law.
• Offer timely legal advice to the Planning Department and elected Members.
• Manage a varied caseload of complex legal work including planning disputes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of planning law

Experience managing legal cases

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to provide clear advice

Proficiency in legal research

Education

Recognised legal qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority. This permanent role offers the opportunity to handle a variety of legal matters related to planning law.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation with a strong presence in their community. They are known for their commitment to providing high-quality legal services and maintaining compliance with planning regulations.

Description

You will:

• provide a high quality and responsive legal service to the Council and external clients in relation to all planning law and associated matters and other areas of legal work undertaken by the District Council to the service's agreed professional standards.
• provide timely and effective specialist legal advice to the Council's Planning Department, elected Members, including at committees, and officers across the council on all matters related to Town and Country Planning and associated legislation.
• advise to the Council's Planning Department, the Council and members on all matters related to Town and Country Planning and associated legislation.
• take responsibility for providing innovative solutions to deal with complex issues arising in connection with the work within the team and the legal issues presented by officers.
• manage a varied caseload of complex and substantial legal work including, but not limited to, planning disputes, section 106 agreements, providing advice and support on planning law issues, drafting agreements, article 4 directions, public inquiries, the local plan and deal with all matters ancillary thereto. Also drafting instructions to Counsel and reports.
• negotiate, draft and deal with agreements under s Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and any other related agreements.
• deal with all matters involving planning enforcement covered by planning legislation and all related legislation including, but not limited to, enforcement notices, stop notices and notices under s of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• advise in respect of Listed Buildings and conservation matters.

Profile

A successful Planning Lawyer should have:

• Strong knowledge of planning law and public sector legal frameworks.
• Experience managing legal cases related to planning and development matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, particularly for legal agreements.
• Ability to provide clear and concise legal advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and analysis on planning issues.
• A recognised legal qualification and eligibility to practise law in the UK.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £43200 to £62000 per annum.
• Access to a variety of benefits tailored to support your professional and personal needs.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of legal matters within the public sector.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.
• Permanent position offering stability and career progression.

If you are a dedicated Planning Lawyer looking to make an impact in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today.