Senior Planning & Environment Solicitor — Hybrid

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a Senior Planning and Environment Solicitor to lead the Planning, Highways and Environmental Law work within the Legal Service. You will advise officers and councillors, attend committees, and represent the Council on boards and inquiries.

The role requires a Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualification and offers hybrid working, ongoing professional development, and a strong pension package as part of a supportive legal team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Planning and Environmental Law
• Strong research and legal analysis skills
• Ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues
• Collaborative mindset and teamwork
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Planning, Highways and Environmental Law workload within the team
• Advise Officers and Councillors on planning, highways and environmental matters
• Represent the Council on boards, project teams and committees
• Attend Courts and Inquiries as required
• Manage a small team and supervise specialist professionals

Skills

Planning Law

Environmental Law

Legal research

Legal advice

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualification

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a Senior Planning and Environment Solicitor to lead the Planning, Highways and Environmental Law work within the Legal Service. You will advise officers and councillors, attend committees, and represent the Council on boards and inquiries.

The role requires a Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualification and offers hybrid working, ongoing professional development, and a strong pension package as part of a supportive legal team.