Planning & Property Lawyer

Breckland District Council; Bittering; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incremental pay progression

LGPS contributions

25 days annual leave + holidays

Remote-enabled working

Job summary

Breckland District Council is seeking a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer to join the Planning Legal Services team, delivering planning‑related legal guidance and negotiating planning agreements. The role offers hybrid working with an office base and remote enabling, and scope to continue some property work depending on experience.

We welcome property lawyers, conveyancers, and commercial property solicitors looking to diversify into planning law, with full training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment, in-house or private practice.
• Background in planning law, property law or conveyancing.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with proactive, high‑quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and complete planning agreements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Provide planning-related legal advice and support.
• Deal with property sales and transfers and related work where appropriate.

Skills

Planning law

Property law

Conveyancing

Caseload management

Education

Law degree

Job description

Salary:

Grade 7, £38,519 to £44,760 per annum (subject to Job Evaluation)Hours:

Full or part time, minimum of 3 days a weekPlace of Work:

Office base Dereham / hybrid working (remote enabled)Basis:

Permanent (could be offered as a secondment)Make a real difference in your communityIf you're looking for a role within the legal profession but where your work has a genuine impact on services, colleagues, and the communities we serve, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes at the heart of local government.We are seeking a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer to work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services delivering planning related legal advice, planning agreements and basic property work depending on experience.The role would suit a property lawyer looking to diversify into planning with the benefit of support and training whilst continuing to carry out some work in their specialist area or a planning lawyer with some experience looking to further develop their skills and experience or looking for a new challenge.

About the role

If you're a property lawyer, conveyancer or commercial property solicitor looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to broaden your expertise, this could be the ideal next step in your career.We are seeking a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer to work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services. The role focuses on planning agreements and planning-related legal advice, whilst also offering the opportunity to continue undertaking property work depending on your skills and experience.This position would particularly suit an experienced property lawyer or conveyancer who is interested in developing specialist knowledge in planning law. Full support and training will be provided to help you build your planning expertise while continuing to apply and develop your existing property law skills.The role would also suit an existing planning lawyer looking to further develop their experience and take on a varied caseload within a supportive local government environment.Working in local government offers the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on communities, developments and regeneration projects, while benefiting from flexible and hybrid working arrangements.You will:

• Support and work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services to ensure effective delivery of planning and related legal advice and support
• Prepare, negotiate and complete planning agreements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Assist with the provision of general planning advice
• Where appropriate, deal with property sales and transfers and related work

About you

Your qualities and behaviours are just as important to us as your experience. Is this you?Collaborative; Ambitious; Results-driven; Empowering; Supportive

What you'll be doingOK, I'm interested... but is it really the job for me?As a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer you will:Work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services delivering a wide range of planning and related legal advice including the drafting, negotiation and completion of planning agreements.Have the opportunity to carry out and take ownership of property work where appropriate.You'll bring experience of working in a legal environment, either in-house or in private practice, with a background in planning law, property law or conveyancing. We welcome applications from property lawyers and conveyancers looking to diversify their experience into planning law, as well as those already practising in planning law. You will have experience of managing a caseload and providing proactive, high-quality legal advice with minimal supervision.For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please see the job description and person specification.

This role offers far more than a salary. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration, learning and wellbeing. In return for your commitment, we offer a strong and attractive benefits package, including:

• Incremental pay progression
• through the grade (subject to annual pay award)Local Government Pension Scheme
• with a 14% employer contributionAttractive annual leave package : 25 days increasing after 3 years' continuous service by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy moreAdditional paid leave : extra half-day in December, one Volunteering Day per year, Election leave, Reserve Forces leaveSupportive employment policies , including Family Friendly, Flexible Working and Career BreaksModern working environment : refurbished offices, remote-enabled working and free on-site parking

Salary:

Grade 7, £38,519 to £44,760 per annum (subject to Job Evaluation)Hours:

Full or part time, minimum of 3 days a weekPlace of Work:

Office base Dereham / hybrid working (remote enabled)Basis:

Permanent (could be offered as a secondment)

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