Senior Planning Solicitor

London Borough Council

Hybrid Working Arrangements

£61,836 - £64,032

We are delighted to be working alongside our London Borough Council client to find a Senior Planning Solicitor to join their friendly team on a permanent basis.

The successful Senior Planning Solicitor will be required to:

Have extensive knowledge and experience working in planning, highways, transport, administrative law and environmental work
Undertake a varied and wide caseload of the more complex work while assisting the team
Attend the office twice per week
Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate
Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently
Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice and guidance
Attend committees as directed - there are usually three committees every two months
Deal with the preparation of the more complex or unique forms of documents, reports and agreements
Hold an up to date practising certificate - Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

The Senior Planning Solicitor joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:

Local Government pension scheme
Bike loan and season tickets
Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
Discounted Gym membership
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Access to a health insurance scheme
Supportive staff networks
Hybrid working arrangement

The ideal Senior Planning Solicitor will have experience of handling complex planning and highways matters. Experience of attending committees is essential, as is previous experience of managing or supervising other team members.

Interested in applying for the Planning Solicitor role?

This is brilliant opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join an esteemed London Council with a great reputation, on a permanent basis. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

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