In-House Planning Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

2 days per month in North West office

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment invites applications for an In-House Planning Solicitor opportunity. The role offers up to £61,000 plus excellent benefits, with fully remote work and just 2 days per month in the North West office.

The successful candidate will advise on planning law, highways and related local government matters, supporting major development projects with a highly visible role and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives with experience in planning law.
• Experience in planning law and related local government matters is essential.
• Experience in highways law and public rights of way is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercially aware legal advice on planning law and development projects.
• Advise on Section 106 agreements, planning obligations, and related matters.
• Support major regeneration, infrastructure and development initiatives and advise committees and senior officers.

Skills

Planning law

Highways law

Public Rights of Way

Compulsory Purchase Orders

Environmental law

Local government law

Planning agreements

Education

Solicitor

Barrister

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

In-House Planning Solicitor Opportunity

Up to £61,000 + Excellent Benefits

Fully Remote | Just 2 Days Per Month in the North West Office

Are you an experienced Planning Solicitor looking for a role that offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to be involved in major development and infrastructure projects?

We're working with a highly regarded In-House legal team seeking a senior lawyer to advise on a varied and interesting caseload spanning planning, highways and related local government matters. This is an opportunity to play a key role on complex projects that have a real impact on communities, whilst enjoying a predominantly remote working arrangement and excellent work-life balance.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing practical and commercially aware legal advice on a broad range of matters, including:

• Planning law and development projects.
• Section 106 agreements and related planning obligations.
• Highways agreements, including Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
• Public Rights of Way matters.
• Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs).
• Traffic regulation and environmental law issues.
• Planning appeals, judicial reviews and enforcement matters.
• Advising committees, senior officers and key decision-makers.
• Supporting major regeneration, infrastructure and development initiatives.

This is a highly visible role offering exposure to challenging legal issues, strategic projects and significant stakeholder engagement.

About You

We're keen to speak with qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives who have experience in planning law and are looking for a role with variety, autonomy and flexibility.

You may have gained your experience within local government, private practice or another public sector environment.

Experience in some of the following would be beneficial:

• Planning law
• Highways law
• Public Rights of Way
• Compulsory Purchase Orders
• Environmental law
• Local government law
• Planning agreements and development work

We're particularly interested in lawyers who can build strong relationships, provide pragmatic legal advice and confidently manage complex matters.

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £61,000 plus excellent benefits.
• Fully remote working with just 2 days per month in the North West.
• Interesting and varied planning and development work.
• Exposure to major infrastructure and regeneration projects.
• Supportive and collaborative legal team.
• Open to candidates from both public and private practice backgrounds.
• Excellent work-life balance and long-term career prospects.