Senior Planning Lawyer

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their in-house Legal Service’s team in London. This permanent position offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to advance your career in a reputable council. The role involves providing high-level legal advice, managing departmental tasks, and supervising junior staff. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including a local government pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Bike loan and season tickets

Discounts in local cafes, shops, and restaurants

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Access to a health insurance scheme

Supportive staff networks

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX.
• Experience in Planning, Environment, and Property law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on Planning, Environment, and Procurement matters.
• Supervise and train junior legal professionals in the team.
• Conduct litigation without the need for counsel.

Skills

Legal Advice

Planning Law

Environmental Law

Property Law

Procurement Law

Litigation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Barrister Qualification

FILEX Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Planning Lawyer

London Borough Council

Permanent Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangements

£59,739 - £63,519 per annum

A well-known Local Authority in London is working alongside Sellick Partnership to find a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their in-house Legal Service’s team on a permanent basis.

This role will be a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and take a step up into a more senior role or someone who is looking for a new challenge in a reputable council.

The successful Senior Planning Lawyer will be required to:

1. Provide high level and proactive expert legal advice to the Council on legal matters including Planning, Environment, Regeneration, Highways, Property, and Procurement.
2. Actively support the management of the department and deputise for the Chief Lawyer.
3. Provide supervision and training to approximately 2 legal professionals in the team.
4. Advise on and draft documentation in connection with complex Planning and other Regeneration-related matters.
5. Draft complex agreements relating to the exercise of the Council’s Planning and Highway functions.
6. Deal with high level, complex individual casework and conduct litigation arising in the area of responsibility, without the need for counsel.
7. Consider and give advice on committee and other similar reports and attend committees.

The Senior Planning Lawyer will enjoy the following benefits:

1. Local Government pension scheme.
2. Bike loan and season tickets.
3. Discounts in local cafes, shops, and restaurants.
4. Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
5. Access to a health insurance scheme.
6. Supportive staff networks.
7. Flexible working arrangements.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced planning lawyer to join a well-respected team with the opportunity to supervise junior staff and deputise in the absence of the Chief Lawyer.

The successful candidate must be a Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX qualified.

Interested in applying for the Senior Planning Solicitor role?

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join an esteemed London Council with a great reputation, on a permanent basis.

If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work in a demanding but supportive environment, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position or contact either Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.