Planning Lawyer (Remote Working)

ZipRecruiter; Hertford; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join East Herts District Council as a Planning Lawyer and play a vital role in shaping local communities. This remote position with one monthly in-person meeting offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture, making a significant impact on legal planning matters in a vibrant district.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development opportunities

Supportive collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a valid practising certificate.
• Extensive knowledge of planning law and Section 106 agreements.
• Experience with enforcement actions and public inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on complex planning matters.
• Support high-profile projects that define East Hertfordshire’s future.
• Advise and guide elected members and manage Planning Committees.

Skills

Knowledge of planning law

Advising elected members

Managing Planning Committees

Education

Solicitor, barrister or legal executive qualification

Job description

Job Description

Planning Lawyer – East Herts District Council

Salary: Total remuneration up to £62,169 per annum!

£48,460 - £58,669 per annum, plus £3,500 market supplement

Location: Remote working!

Once monthly in-person attendance required for Planning Committees

Venn Group are proud to have partnered with East Herts District Council in order to appoint an experienced and motivated Planning Lawyer to join its forward-thinking team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the most vibrant and rapidly developing areas in the country, including contributing to transformative projects like a new, 10,000-home garden town.

About the Role

As the council’s sole Planning Lawyer, you will:

• Deliver expert legal advice on complex planning matters, including Section 106 agreements, enforcement actions, and public inquiries.
• Support high-profile projects that will define the future of East Hertfordshire’s communities.
• Advise and guide elected members and officers, with a key role in Planning Committees.
• Develop innovative solutions to the legal challenges of a dynamic and busy planning authority.

Why East Herts District Council?

• Work-Life Balance: Work remotely with only one in-person Planning Committee meeting per month. Flexible or condensed hours will be considered.
• Professional Development: We are committed to your growth, offering countrywide CPD events, training, accreditation, and shadowing opportunities with private practice firms.
• Supportive Culture: Join a refreshed, high-performing planning team that values collaboration, creativity, and your ideas.

About You

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a valid practising certificate.
• Extensive knowledge of planning law, including experience with Section 106 agreements and enforcement actions.
• Confidence and clarity in advising elected members and officers and managing Planning Committees.

What We Offer

This is your chance to take on meaningful work with real impact, supported by a competitive salary, a vibrant and inclusive environment, and opportunities to advance your career in one of the UK’s most dynamic districts.

Ready to shape the future of East Hertfordshire? Apply today.

You are encouraged to contact Will Pardoe at Venn Group for a confidential discussion on the role via 07441 916 437 or [e-mail].