Principal Planning Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; Shefford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Planning and Highways Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert legal advice on local government frameworks, planning, and highways law, ensuring compliance and effective management of high-volume transactions. With opportunities to lead and mentor a team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping legal strategies for large-scale property developments. If you're passionate about public service and possess strong advocacy and client relationship skills, this position offers a rewarding career path with significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or qualified legal professional with relevant experience.
• Understanding of local government legal frameworks and planning law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning and highways law and local government operations.
• Manage high-volume planning transactions efficiently.

Skills

Local government legal framework

Planning and highways law

Legal research

Team management

Client relationship development

Advocacy skills

Education

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Qualified Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Description

Allen Lane is supporting a Local Authority in their recruitment for a Principal Planning and Highways Solicitor.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrated understanding of the local government legal framework, including relevant practice and policy issues related to planning and highways law.
2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret law in the relevant service area.
3. Experience advising on large-scale property development projects (desirable).
4. At least two years post-qualification experience, preferably in a Local Authority setting.
5. Understanding of the legal framework and operation of Local Government.
6. Experience in delivering legal briefings and training courses.
7. Proven ability to manage high-volume planning and highways transactions efficiently and accurately.
8. Ability to advise on governance and constitutional matters.
9. Experience leading, managing, or supervising a team of professionals.
10. Ability to develop client relationships and identify opportunities for work expansion.
11. Skills in legal research, legislation interpretation, and case law summarization.
12. Success in managing a team’s workload and attracting new clients or work areas.
13. Thorough knowledge of court and appeal procedures.
14. Knowledge of other legal areas such as contract, commercial law, and litigation.
15. Advocacy skills and knowledge of civil and criminal procedures.

Qualifications:

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, or member of the Bar who has completed pupillage, or qualified Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or Chartered Legal Executive.