Senior Planning Lawyer – Lead Public Sector Team, Hybrid

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector legal service in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Specialist Planning Lawyer at Principal level. The role involves managing a complex planning caseload and advising on planning law, with the opportunity to lead a small team of lawyers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in local authority planning law and experience in supervising others. This is a senior role offering flexibility and influence within a respected organization.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Autonomy and influence in a senior role

Permanent opportunity

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive.
• Extensive experience in local authority planning law.
• Strong background in highways work and committee attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and high-profile planning caseload.
• Advise on planning law and associated agreements.
• Attend and advise Planning Committees.

Skills

Local authority planning law

Highways law

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Political sensitivity

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive

Job description

A public sector legal service in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Specialist Planning Lawyer at Principal level. The role involves managing a complex planning caseload and advising on planning law, with the opportunity to lead a small team of lawyers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in local authority planning law and experience in supervising others. This is a senior role offering flexibility and influence within a respected organization.