Senior Planning Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector legal services provider is seeking a Senior Lawyer specializing in Planning Law. This exciting role involves advising public sector clients on planning, development, and corporate governance issues. You'll play a key role in negotiating complex projects and managing client relationships while mentoring junior team members. Enjoy a flexible working environment with generous benefits, including a strong pension scheme and ample annual leave. If you're passionate about planning law and looking to make a significant impact in the public sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible Working Options

Family-Friendly Policies

Employee Assistance Program

Minimum 25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning law, advising on complex development projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning, development, and highways matters.
• Lead negotiations on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Planning Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

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Location: East of England (flexible, with occasional travel required)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) – Part-Time applications considered

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Lawyer (Planning) to join a leading public sector legal services provider in the East of England. This is a permanent, full-time (or part-time) position where you will play a key role in advising a range of public sector clients on a variety of planning, development, highways, and corporate governance matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on planning, large-scale development, highways, and corporate matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and protect the interests of client organisations.
• Project Negotiation: Advise on and negotiate complex, multi-agency projects involving diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, the third sector, and charitable organisations.
• Client Support & Relationship Management: Work closely with clients to understand their legal needs, ensuring high-quality, client-focused service delivery.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Support the development of junior team members, offering mentorship and guidance as required. You may also be asked to supervise and manage staff.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver legal training to clients, enhancing their legal knowledge and self-sufficiency in relevant areas.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to internal practice management systems, including time recording, billing, and compliance with SRA and Lexcel standards.

About You:

• Experience: Significant experience in planning law, with a strong track record of advising on complex development and highways projects, particularly in the public sector.
• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to negotiate effectively and build strong relationships with clients and third-party stakeholders.
• Leadership Abilities: Experience in mentoring, supervising, or managing legal staff.
• Proactive Mindset: A keen eye for identifying business development opportunities and expanding legal services.
• Qualifications: A qualified solicitor, legal executive, or equivalent, with a focus on planning law.

Previous experience working within local government or the public sector is highly desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Pension: Generous contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options and flexible hours, allowing for a balanced work-life environment.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements.
• Employee Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program to assist with personal, work, and family matters.
• Annual Leave: A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.

For more details and to apply, please contact us directly.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in applying for this position, or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Ebby Vallance or Felicity Woodbridge on 07441 916438 or email your CV to [emailprotected].

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency, and welcomes applications from all candidates.