Role Responsibilities

* Provide legal advice on planning matters, including Section 106 Agreements and planning obligations.

* Draft and negotiate legal documentation including deeds and agreements.

* Attend and advise at Planning Committee meetings once a month.

* Handle planning-related enquiries, some licensing issues, and high volumes of FOI requests. (Highly desirable but not essential)

* Liaise effectively with planning officers and keep them updated on progress.

* Ensure timely and efficient file management with minimal supervision.

Requirements

* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with prior local authority planning law experience.

* Strong communication and client-handling skills.

* Availability to work part-time (22 hours/week) and attend in-person meetings monthly.

* Experience with information governance or FOI is highly desirable.

Benefits

* Flexible part-time hours

* Hybrid working (minimal office attendance)

* Friendly and supportive legal team

* Opportunity to handle a broad and varied caseload

* Competitive hourly rate (DOE)