Senior Lawyer

Carrington West; 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, high-profile matters. With a focus on planning enforcement, development consent, and compulsory purchase, you will play a key role in shaping the legal landscape of this major initiative. If you are a qualified solicitor with a passion for planning law and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with an active practising certificate in England & Wales.
• Strong experience in planning law and previous line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on Town and Country Planning and planning enforcement.
• Liaise with internal teams and external legal panel firms on planning issues.

Skills

Planning Law

Compulsory Purchase Matters

Legal Advice

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.