Planning Lawyer - North Northamptonshire Council

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Planning Lawyer

We are looking for Planning Lawyer - up to maximum 30 hours per week.

Fully remote, however, attendance at Planning Committee is preferable where the candidate has relevant experience, but this is not essential.

Experience:

* Advisory Work: Advising clients on planning applications, development strategy, and regulatory compliance.

* Legal Documentation: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing planning, highways, and statutory agreements.

* Appeals & Inquiries: Managing planning appeals, preparing proofs of evidence, and appearing at hearings.

* Contentious Work: Handling litigation, judicial reviews of planning decisions, and High Court challenges.

* Specialized Advising: Providing guidance on environmental impact assessments, conservation areas, and biodiversity net gain

* Legal Expertise: Qualified solicitor or barrister with a strong understanding of town and country planning legislation.

* Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex planning policy and legal precedents.

* Negotiation: Experience with site-specific agreements (s106, s278).

* Communication: Excellent written advocacy for reports and submissions.

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE.

We do not hold CV's on file without first speaking