Senior Planning Lawyer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on complex planning and highways matters for a London Borough Council. This role involves drafting legal agreements, offering governance advice, and supporting major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors or equivalent with significant experience in local government law. A competitive rate of £50-£60 per hour is offered, with remote working options.

Benefits

Market-leading referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate.
• Experience in planning, regeneration, and highways matters.
• Ability to advise on complex legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and complete complex s106 and s278 agreements.
• Provide legal advice on governance and decision-making.
• Support major infrastructure projects and identify risks.

Skills

Local government law

Negotiation skills

Risk assessment

S106 and S278 agreements

Governance knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

Senior Planning Lawyer

Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Remote Working

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on complex planning and highways matters.

Working on behalf of a London Borough Council, you will advise on a wide range of planning, regeneration, and highways matters, supporting the council in delivering key infrastructure and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and complete complex s106 and s278 agreements.
• Provide clear legal advice on governance and decision-making processes.
• Support major infrastructure and development projects by identifying risks and advising on mitigations.
• (Desirable) Attend and advise at planning committees when required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer with a current practising certificate.
• Significant experience in local government law, particularly in planning, regeneration, and highways.
• Proven expertise in drafting and advising on complex s106 and s278 agreements.
• Strong knowledge of good governance arrangements and council decision-making processes.

If you\'re interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:

01772 954200

Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn\'t quite right for you, but you\'d like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.

We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don\'t forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.