Senior Planning Solicitor

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified legal professional to provide expert advice on planning, property, and urban redevelopment matters. The role involves advising senior leaders on complex legal issues, drafting agreements, and representing the Council during planning committees and legal proceedings. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in property law and a proven ability to handle high-profile cases effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-profile property and regeneration cases.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex planning agreements.
• Strong track record of providing timely legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major planning applications and redevelopment projects.
• Assist with high-profile matters related to Planning or Property.
• Handle judicial reviews in courts and tribunals.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting legal agreements

Advising on Regeneration and Planning law

Providing expert legal advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Role Purpose

To provide professional/technical advice to officers, heads of department, colleagues and Councillors, in respect of planning, property and highway matters, in particular advising on major urban redevelopment projects, property acquisitions, public-private partnerships, appropriation and compulsory purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Advice planning officers on major planning applications and redevelopment projects
• Advice officers on compulsory purchase and appropriation
• Attend planning committee and licensing hearings
• Where necessary, to assist the Head of Law and/or Assistant Director of Director with complex and high-profile matters relating to Planning or Property matters.
• To provide advice on the monitoring officer duties and on the risk to the Council in respect of any legal implications arising from matters dealt with by the team.
• Handle proceedings, public inquires, appeals and judicial reviews in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Tribunals
• Ensure that proper records are maintained relating to all work undertaken.
• To instruct Counsel and/or external solicitors in accordance with the Service’s protocol.
• Ensure your actions and decisions align with the Council’s declaration of a climate and ecological emergency.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX entitled to practice in England and Wales
• Experience of dealing with complex and/or high-profile Property and Regeneration cases
• Negotiating and drafting complex planning agreements and highway agreements and advise on major development schemes including the Council’s own redevelopment projects (including legal advice and drafting of legal documents relating to property transactions)
• Ability to negotiate and draft complex legal agreements and deliver expert legal advice orally and in writing with a proven ability to provide practical, professional and straight forward solutions in delivering major strategic regeneration projects.
• Have a track record of advising on Regeneration and Planning law
• A solid track record of providing proactive, expert, timely and authoritative legal advice and support to senior leaders and key decision-makers at the highest levels
• Ability to provide visible support and leadership which empowers, enables and develops staff to achieve results