Planning Solicitor

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is looking for a planning solicitor to manage a diverse caseload of complex planning issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning law and strong communication skills, contributing to public sector projects and stakeholder relations. The role offers a hybrid working model with remote options and attendance at monthly planning committees.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector work.
• Deep understanding of planning law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of complex planning matters.
• Providing general planning advice and enforcement.
• Handling section 106 agreements and judicial reviews.

Skills

Planning Law

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The council is seeking to recruit a planning solicitor managing a varied caseload of complex planning matters including but not limited to:

• General planning advice Planning enforcement Complex section 106 agreements Judicial review Right of way agreements

This role requires the expertise of a seasoned planning lawyer who ideally has previous experience of dealing with public sector work.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a deep understanding of planning law and have excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The role can be conducted largely remotely however you will be required to attend planning committee (held in the evening) one day per month.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Julie Stay, Human Resources and Interim Legal Services Manager on 01455 238141.

To apply online go to https://jobsandcareers.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/ or for an application pack call 01455 255836 quoting reference: R61JS

Closing date: 4 July 2025 Interview date: 23 July 2025

We welcome applications from all the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.