Senior Planning Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A London Borough Council is seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. The role involves handling complex planning-related legal work and supervising other staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in planning, highways, and environmental law, plus experience attending committees. Attractive benefits include a local government pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and hybrid work arrangements. Interested applicants should contact Rayhaneh Tehrani or Elleyn Hewitt for a discussion about the role.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Bike loan and season tickets

Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants

Discounted Gym membership

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Access to health insurance scheme

Supportive staff networks

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling complex planning and highways matters.
• Experience attending committees is essential.
• Previous management or supervision experience of team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied and complex caseload.
• Provide legal advice efficiently and manage team.
• Attend committee meetings as directed.
• Prepare complex legal documents and reports.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of planning and administrative law

Experience in highways and transport law

Ability to manage caseload efficiently

Experience supervising team members

Effective communication and legal advice skills

Education

Up to date practising certificate - Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Planning Solicitor

London Borough Council

Hybrid Working Arrangements

£61,836 - £64,032

We are delighted to be working alongside our London Borough Council client to find a Senior Planning Solicitor to join their friendly team on a permanent basis.

The successful Senior Planning Solicitor will be required to:

• Have extensive knowledge and experience working in planning, highways, transport, administrative law and environmental work
• Undertake a varied and wide caseload of the more complex work while assisting the team
• Attend the office twice per week
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate
• Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently
• Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice and guidance
• Attend committees as directed - there are usually three committees every two months
• Deal with the preparation of the more complex or unique forms of documents, reports and agreements
• Hold an up to date practising certificate - Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

The Senior Planning Solicitor joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:

• Local Government pension scheme
• Bike loan and season tickets
• Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
• Discounted Gym membership
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to a health insurance scheme
• Supportive staff networks
• Hybrid working arrangement

The ideal Senior Planning Solicitor will have experience of handling complex planning and highways matters. Experience of attending committees is essential, as is previous experience of managing or supervising other team members.

Interested in applying for the Planning Solicitor role?

This is brilliant opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join an esteemed London Council with a great reputation, on a permanent basis. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani or Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

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