Senior Lawyer: Planning, Property & Contracts Lead

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Barry; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is looking for a Senior Lawyer to join their Planning, Property & Contracts Team in Barry, UK. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £47,181 - £50,269 pro rata and supports hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and provide legal advice on planning, highways, and property matters, ensuring transparency and legal robustness in decisions. Join a friendly, values-driven team dedicated to creating public value while maintaining a work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX.
• Experience in at least one area of planning, highways, property, contracts, or public law.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive matters independently.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing clear advice to senior leaders.
• Excellent communication skills for non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including planning enforcement and property transactions.
• Provide legal advice to officers, senior leaders, and Members.
• Represent the Council in tribunals and public inquiries.
• Support committees ensuring decisions are legally robust.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents and agreements.

Skills

Planning law

Highways law

Property law

Contracts law

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

A public sector organization is looking for a Senior Lawyer to join their Planning, Property & Contracts Team in Barry, UK. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £47,181 - £50,269 pro rata and supports hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and provide legal advice on planning, highways, and property matters, ensuring transparency and legal robustness in decisions. Join a friendly, values-driven team dedicated to creating public value while maintaining a work-life balance.