Senior Planning Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join its dynamic legal services team in East London. This ongoing contract role requires providing specialist legal advice on planning and development matters, drafting complex agreements, and representing the council in various legal proceedings. With a strong emphasis on diversity and ambitious development plans, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the local government sector. If you are a qualified legal professional with substantial experience in planning law, this role is perfect for you, combining professional growth with meaningful community engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with a valid practising certificate.
• Significant post-qualification experience in planning and highways law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning, development, and highways matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements including Section 106 agreements.
• Represent the council at public inquiries and planning appeals.

Skills

Planning Law

Development Law

Highways Law

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Fellow of CILEx

Job description

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Service Care Legal are working with an East London Borough Council, renowned for its diversity, rich history, and ambitious development plans, is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join its dynamic legal services team on an ongoing contract basis.

Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on a range of planning, development, and highways matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex agreements, including:
• Section 106 agreements and deeds of variation
• Highways agreements and oversail licences
• Rent and nominations agreements to secure affordable housing
• Provide advice on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) matters.
• Represent the council at public inquiries, court proceedings, and planning appeals, including instruction of Counsel where necessary.
• Support and attend planning committees, including pre-meetings and evening sessions as required.
• Contribute to broader legal services, supporting constitutional, administrative, and corporate matters.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx (England & Wales) with a valid practising certificate.
• Significant post-qualification experience in planning and highways law, ideally within a local government setting.
• Experience conducting your own caseload with minimal supervision.