Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote with Strategic Impact

Oxford City Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

LGPS

Range of benefits

Job summary

Oxford City Council's legal team seeks an experienced Planning Lawyer to advise on planning law, policy and enforcement within a varied caseload. You will work closely with an established planning service and contribute to major capital projects.

The role offers predominant home-based working with monthly Committee attendance in Oxford and a clear path for professional autonomy within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Specialist legal advice across planning law, policy and enforcement.
• Ability to support elected members, agents and senior stakeholders.
• Experience handling complex planning matters and major projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex planning matters and legal/procedural issues.
• Support planning service and senior stakeholders with practical guidance.
• Provide clear legal advice on a varied caseload.
• Contribute to major capital investment and Council objectives.

Skills

Planning law

Legal advice

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Oxford City Council's legal team seeks an experienced Planning Lawyer to advise on planning law, policy and enforcement within a varied caseload. You will work closely with an established planning service and contribute to major capital projects.

The role offers predominant home-based working with monthly Committee attendance in Oxford and a clear path for professional autonomy within a supportive team.