Planning Lawyer

Planning Lawyer

Salary: £44,428- £48,474

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury (based at Tewkesbury)

Permanent opportunity

An introduction to the Planning Lawyer opportunity and our client:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working exclusively with One Legal to recruit a permanent Planning Lawyer. One Legal is a shared legal service between four councils in Gloucestershire, offering a unique opportunity for ambitious lawyers/legal officers to work with a varied caseload. They are seeking an ambitious lawyer who is ready for a dynamic and challenging environment to help them grow their legal team.

About the Planning Lawyer vacancy:

• The successful candidate will be joining an experienced and supportive team of lawyers, providing a wide range of legal advice and support in relation to planning matters.
• The role includes responsibility for the management and supervision of those in posts of Trainee Lawyer and/or Paralegal and any other members of the team as allocated.
• The role offers the opportunity to work on the impact of biodiversity net gain.

Key duties of the Planning Lawyer will include:

• Full range of development management work including advice on enforcement, applications and appeals (potentially including advocacy at hearings and inquiries).
• There may be potential for planning committee attendance, but this will be confirmed with the successful candidate.
• Planning obligations (including in respect of biodiversity net gain), highways/rights of way and community infrastructure levy work.
• Assisting on court challenges (statutory and judicial review), development consent order processes, planning based compulsory purchase and planning policy work.

Benefits that come with the role of Planning Lawyer will include:

• Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible and hybrid working which allows for remote working but also requires office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
• An Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees 24/7.
• A generous entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years' service, plus public holidays, extra statutory day, plus flexi time.
• Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in a supportive, friendly and progressive environment.
• Relocation package for lawyers up to £8K.

How to apply for the Planning Lawyer opportunity:

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.