[ref. x59550717] Planning Lawyer - London

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.

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 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.