Planning Solicitor

PRG; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Planning Solicitor to join their in-house legal team. This role involves providing legal advice on planning and highways matters and requires 3-5 years of PQE. The position is mostly remote, with in-person attendance required twice a month for Planning Committee meetings and offers a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Car Allowance up to £3,000

Welcome Bonus: 10% of starting salary

Pension: 19.5% employer contribution

Flexible Working Policies

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of PQE as a Planning Solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of planning law.
• Previous experience within a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of planning law matters.
• Providing clear legal advice on planning and highways issues.
• Supporting and attending Planning Committees.
• Advising on planning enforcement matters.

Skills

Strong knowledge and understanding of planning law

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

3-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Planning Solicitor

£43,621 - £57,142 per annum + benefits

Mostly remote - Northern Home Counties

Panoramic Associates are proud to be working with a well-established local authority in the Northern Home Counties to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their experienced in-house legal team.

This is a permanent role offered on a predominantly remote basis, with in-person attendance required only twice per month for evening Planning Committee meetings.

The Package

• Salary: £43,621 - £57,142 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Car Allowance: Up to £3,000 for candidates with strong local government experience
• Welcome Bonus: 10% of the starting salary
• Pension: Generous 19.5% employer contribution
• Flexible Working: Excellent flexible and hybrid working policies, including adaptable hours and a time‑off‑in‑lieu scheme allowing additional annual leave days

The Role

As Planning Solicitor, you'll play a key role in supporting the council's planning and development functions. You'll advise on a range of planning and highways matters, ensuring the authority operates lawfully and effectively in these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of planning law matters, including drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
• Providing clear, practical legal advice on planning and highways issues
• Supporting and attending Planning Committees (two evenings per month)
• Advising on planning enforcement matters, including the drafting of enforcement notices

About You

We're looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Planning Solicitor who can work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.

Essential Requirements

• 3-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of planning law
• Previous experience within a local authority

Desirable

• Experience advising on highways law

Contact

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your CV in response to this advert or contact Callum at Panoramic Associates for a confidential discussion