Remote Senior Planning Lawyer: Strategic Planning & Policy

Venn Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Job summary

Oxford City Council's legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to advise on planning law, policy and enforcement across a varied caseload. The role offers a balance of professional autonomy with the support of a knowledgeable team, and predominantly home-based working with monthly attendance at Oxford Committee meetings.

You will provide clear, practical legal advice to council members, agents and senior stakeholders while contributing to major projects and strategic

Qualifications

• Strong technical planning knowledge and good judgement
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to a range of stakeholders
• Experience advising on complex planning matters, policy and enforcement

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex planning matters and legal and procedural issues
• Supporting elected members, agents and senior stakeholders
• Working closely with an experienced planning service
• Providing clear, practical legal advice on a varied caseload
• Contributing to major projects and the Council’s wider strategic ambitions

Job description

Oxford City Council's legal team is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to advise on planning law, policy and enforcement across a varied caseload. The role offers a balance of professional autonomy with the support of a knowledgeable team, and predominantly home-based working with monthly attendance at Oxford Committee meetings.

You will provide clear, practical legal advice to council members, agents and senior stakeholders while contributing to major projects and strategic