Senior Lawyer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Counsel/Lawyer to join their in-house legal team for a significant infrastructure project. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of UK planning law, providing expert legal advice on complex matters including town planning, enforcement, and compulsory purchase. With a minimum of three days in the office, this position allows for impactful contributions while collaborating with internal teams and external legal firms. If you are a qualified solicitor with a strong background in planning law, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with an active practising certificate in England & Wales.
• Strong experience in planning law and compulsory purchase matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on Town and Country Planning issues.
• Advise on planning law matters across land and property interests.

Skills

Planning Law

Legal Advice

Compulsory Purchase

Line Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Are You a Qualified Lawyer With Planning Law Knowledge?

Are You Interested in Playing a Major Role on a Massive Infrastructure Project?

Salary: £65,400 - £81,780 (Birmingham) or £94,560 (London)
Location: Birmingham or London, minimum 3 days in office (anchor day Tuesday)
Closing Date: 23rd May 2025

I’m recruiting for a Senior Planning Counsel/Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a nationally significant infrastructure project. This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of UK planning law, advising on complex, high-profile matters.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, admitted in England & Wales with an active practising certificate
• Strong, demonstrable experience in planning law.
• Background in private practice or public sector/local government.
• Experience with compulsory purchase matters.
• Previous line management experience.

The Role:
You'll be responsible for delivering expert legal advice across a broad range of planning issues, including:

• Town and Country Planning
• Planning enforcement
• Development consent and bespoke legislative frameworks
• Compulsory purchase and associated compensation claims
• Liaison with internal teams and external legal panel firms
• Advising on planning law matters across the organisation’s land and property interests

This role will have a 1 stage interview process on Teams.