Senior Planning & Environment Solicitor – Flexible & Impactful

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Salary sacrifice car

Cycle scheme

Technology scheme

Childcare schemes

Everybody Benefits vouchers

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an ambitious Senior Planning and Environment Solicitor to join its Legal Service. You will lead a small team within Property Planning and Environment, advising Officers and Councillors on complex planning, highways and environmental matters.

The role involves representing the Council at Planning Committees, attending Court and Inquiries, and collaborating with colleagues across the council to deliver proactive, compliant decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX.
• Experience in planning, highways or environmental law.
• Ability to manage a small team and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Property Planning and Environment team.
• Advise Officers and Councillors on planning, highways and environmental issues.
• Represent the Council at Planning Committees, attend Court and Inquiries as required.
• Collaborate with other legal and directorate teams to support Council objectives.

Skills

Planning law

Environmental law

Team leadership

Communication

Independent working

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualified

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an ambitious Senior Planning and Environment Solicitor to join its Legal Service. You will lead a small team within Property Planning and Environment, advising Officers and Councillors on complex planning, highways and environmental matters.

The role involves representing the Council at Planning Committees, attending Court and Inquiries, and collaborating with colleagues across the council to deliver proactive, compliant decisions.