•  Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to undertake all work required on a high-profile planning matter, particularly in relation to the negotiation and drafting of a Section 106 agreement under the supervision of the Planning Team Leader.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake all work required on a high-profile planning matter.
  • Negotiate and draft Section 106 agreements.
  • Provide legal advice and support to senior leaders and key decision-makers.
  • Advise at committees and member briefings on all aspects of property and regeneration law and procedures.
  • Operate in politically sensitive environments and demonstrate a good degree of political nous.
  • Engage in partnership working or within a shared service.
  • Implement best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement in the delivery of legal services.
  • Conduct case management and legal research, including reviewing statutes and legal precedents in planning and development law.
  • Draft legal documents, such as planning agreements and legal advice.
  • Familiarity with local development plans, neighbourhood plans, and supplementary planning documents.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared