Planning & Regeneration Lawyer

LLG Enterprises Limited; Dereham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incremental pay progression

LGPS pension scheme

25 days annual leave (plus holidays)

Job summary

Breckland Council seeks a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer to work with the Head of Planning Legal Services, delivering planning advice and drafting planning agreements. The role may include property work depending on experience, offering the chance to diversify within local government.

The position targets property lawyers, conveyancers, or commercial property solicitors seeking to broaden into planning law, with full training and support provided to develop planning expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning law, property law or conveyancing.
• Ability to provide proactive, high-quality legal advice.
• Experience managing a caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning and related legal advice, including drafting, negotiation and completion of planning agreements.
• Carry out property work where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload and provide proactive, high-quality legal advice with minimal supervision.

Skills

Planning law

Property law

Conveyancing

Job description

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

Job Description:

This is an advertisement for a vacancy at Breckland Council. LLG is advertising this vacancy on behalf of Breckland Council.

Hours: Full or part time, minimum of 3 days a week
Place of Work: Office baseDereham / hybrid working (remote enabled)
Basis: Permanent (could be offered as a secondment)

Make a real difference in your community

If 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?

• I look for ways to work in partnership, listening supportively to others and building on their ideas while sharing my own
• I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and actively seek their input

Ambitious

• I ask myself "how could we do this better?" and take ownership of change
• My approach to work is positive and optimistic
• I take pride in what I do and encourage others to do the same

Results-driven

• I reflect on my performance and seek feedback to continuously improve
• I stay focused on outcomes, solutions and delivering results
• I show resilience and courage when things don't go to plan
• I keep my promises and strive to deliver high-quality services

Empowering

• I look for opportunities to improve how we work, including embracing new technology and innovation
• I take responsibility for my actions and learn when things go wrong
• I seek support when needed and appropriately challenge unacceptable behaviour

Supportive

• I treat others with kindness, respect and professionalism
• I take an interest in colleagues and value their individuality
• I look after my own wellbeing and support others to do the same
• I make time to support colleagues when they need it

What you'll be doing

OK, 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.

We Offer

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 contribution
• Attractive 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 more
• Additional paid leave: extra half-day in December, one Volunteering Day per year, Election leave, Reserve Forces leave
• Relocation assistance: financial support of up to £8,000 for eligible applicants
• Supportive employment policies, including Family Friendly, Flexible Working and Career Breaks
• Modern working environment: refurbished offices, remote-enabled working and free on-site parking