Senior Planning Lawyer – Hybrid (Local Government)

Leicester Bus Partnership; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Bus/train discounts

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a qualified lawyer with planning law experience to join our legal team. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will advise on planning matters and support governance around planning decisions.

You will attend Planning Committees, provide pragmatic, client-focused advice to the Council and external partners, and help develop junior lawyers through training and supervision. We offer flexible hybrid working, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning law and practice.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with external stakeholders.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide secure high-quality legal services on planning matters.
• Advise on governance around planning functions and decisions.
• Attend Planning Committees and support junior team members.

Skills

Planning law knowledge

Legal advising

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (solicitor/barrister)

Job description

Leicester City Council is seeking a qualified lawyer with planning law experience to join our legal team. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will advise on planning matters and support governance around planning decisions.

You will attend Planning Committees, provide pragmatic, client-focused advice to the Council and external partners, and help develop junior lawyers through training and supervision. We offer flexible hybrid working, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government