Job Description

Senior Planning Lawyer - London Borough Local Authority

Rate: 50-60 per hour DOE
Contract: 3 months with the view to extend.

A London based council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services to support the Planning, Highways, and Specialist Planning teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex and high-profile legal matters within a dynamic local government environment.

• Manage a caseload involving planning, highways, and environmental law.
• Represent the Council in Civil and Criminal Courts, Tribunals, and Planning Inquiries.
• Draft legal agreements, including section 106 agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to Planning and Corporate teams.
• Prepare legal comments for reports and advise on legislative changes.
• Deliver training and briefings to council members and client departments.
• Attend and advise at committees, working parties, and officer group meetings.

• Qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive in England and Wales.
• Experience in planning, highways, and/or environmental law.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Local Government law and Civil & Criminal Court procedures.

To apply, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.