Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Planning Lawyer to join their team on a permanent basis. Please see below further details within regards to this role.

Role: Planning Lawyer
Location: North West London
Salary: £48,116 to £52,116 per annum

We are seeking a Planning Lawyer to join our legal team, providing expert legal advice on Planning, Regeneration, and Highways matters.

Job Purpose:

• Support the management of the legal department.
• Provide high-level, proactive legal advice to the Council, its members, and officers.
• Serve as a key contact for senior officers and members regarding legal issues in Planning, Regeneration, and Highways.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Significant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in planning law.
• Strong understanding of risk management in corporate governance.
• Well-developed expertise in planning law and local government law.
• Experience advising councils or boards in public meetings and reports.
• Knowledge of UK and EU legal trends affecting local government.
• Experience contributing to corporate policy and strategy development.

If this Planning Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.