Senior Planning Lawyer

Senior Planning Lawyer

London Borough Council

Permanent Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£58,248 - £61,617 per annum

Sellick Partnership are working alongside a well-known London Local Authority to find a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their in-house Legal Service's team on a permanent basis.

This role will be a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and take a step up into a more senior role, or for someone who is looking for a new challenge in a reputable council.

The successful Senior Planning Lawyer will be required to:

• Provide high level and proactive expert legal advice to the Council on legal matters including Planning, Environment, Regeneration, Highways, Property and Procurement
• Actively support the management of the department and deputise for the Chief Lawyer
• Provide supervision and training to approximately 2 legal professionals in the team
• Advise on, and draft documentation in connection with complex Planning and other Regeneration related matters
• Draft complex agreements relating to the exercise of the Council's Planning and Highway functions
• Deal with high level, complex individual casework and conduct litigation arising in the area of responsibility, without the need for counsel
• Consider and give advice on committee and other similar reports and attend committees

The Senior Planning Lawyer will enjoy the following benefits:

• Local Government pension scheme
• Bike loan and season tickets
• Discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to a health insurance scheme
• Supportive staff networks
• Flexible working arrangements

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a well-respected team with the opportunity to supervise junior staff and deputise in the absence of the Chief Lawyer

The successful candidate must be a Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX qualified.

Interested in applying for the Senior Planning Lawyer role?

If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work in a demanding but supportive environment, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position or contact either Zofia Slater or Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

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