Senior Planning Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority legal service is looking for a Senior Planning Solicitor for a three-month contract in West London. The role involves advising on major planning applications and urban regeneration projects, drafting complex legal agreements, and managing high-profile legal matters independently. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with strong local authority experience in planning law. This position offers a competitive rate and hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with substantial experience.
• Strong understanding of Planning and Regeneration law in England & Wales.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major planning applications and urban regeneration projects.
• Draft and negotiate planning and highways agreements.
• Manage high-profile legal matters including appeals and inquiries.

Skills

Local authority experience

Planning law expertise

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX

Job description

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London-based local authority who are seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor on a temporary basis. Please find below further details about this role.

Role Details

• Role: Senior Planning Solicitor
• Rate: £55-£60 per hour (Umbrella) / £52.81 per hour PAYE inc. holiday pay / £47.12 per hour PAYE exc. holiday pay
• Location: West London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
• Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week

Key Duties

• Advise on major planning applications and urban regeneration projects
• Provide legal advice on CPOs, appropriation, and property matters
• Draft and negotiate complex planning and highways agreements (including s106)
• Attend and advise at Planning Committee and Licensing hearings
• Manage high‑profile matters including appeals, public inquiries, and judicial reviews
• Support senior leadership and advise on legal risk and Monitoring Officer duties
• Instruct Counsel and external solicitors as required

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX (England & Wales)
• Strong local authority experience in Planning and Regeneration law
• Proven ability to handle complex, high‑value matters independently

If this position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.