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Planning Solicitor

Posted 15 hours 9 minutes ago by Panoramic Associates Limted

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description

£43,621 - £57,142 per annum + benefits
Mostly remote - Northern Home Counties

Panoramic Associates are proud to be working with a well-established local authority in the Northern Home Counties to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their experienced in house legal team.

This is a permanent role offered on a predominantly remote basis, with in person attendance required only twice per month for evening Planning Committee meetings.

Package
  • Salary: £43,621 - £57,142 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Car Allowance: Up to £3,000 for candidates with strong local government experience
  • Welcome Bonus: 10% of the starting salary
  • Pension: Generous 19.5% employer contribution
  • Flexible Working: Excellent flexible and hybrid working policies, including adaptable hours and a time off in lieu scheme allowing additional annual leave days
Role

As Planning Solicitor, you'll play a key role in supporting the council's planning and development functions. You'll advise on a range of planning and highways matters, ensuring the authority operates lawfully and effectively in these areas.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Handling a varied caseload of planning law matters, including drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
  • Providing clear, practical legal advice on planning and highways issues
  • Supporting and attending Planning Committees (two evenings per month)
  • Advising on planning enforcement matters, including the drafting of enforcement notices
About You
  • 3-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of planning law
  • Previous experience within a local authority
  • Experience advising on highways law
Interested?

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your CV in response to this advert or contact Callum at Panoramic Associates for a confidential discussion.

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