Planning Solicitor

Panoramic Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Planning Solicitor

Salary: £42,000 - 55,000 per annum

Location: Letchworth

Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote, Full-time

Panoramic Associates have partnered up with North Hertfordshire District Council, who are looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their established legal team.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis however, there is great flexibility on offer within the team to work the majority of the time on a remote basis with only occasional office attendance being required for planning committees twice a month.

The salary on offer ranges between £42,000 - 55,000 per annum dependent upon experience and for those with a strong background working within local government an additional car allowance of up to £3,000 is also on offer.

The organisation also offers great permanent benefits to employees including employer pension contribution of 19% and excellent flexible working policies including working hours and time off in-lieu policy allowing additional days annual leave.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Handling a caseload of planning law matters including drafting s106 agreements
2. Providing legal advice on a wide range of planning matters
3. Advising on highways matters
4. Handling planning enforcement matters such as issuing planning enforcement notices
5. Attend planning committees on behalf of the local authority

An ideal candidate will have the following skillset and attributes:

1. At least 2-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor
2. Previous experience working within a local authority
3. Strong knowledge and understanding of planning law
4. Preferably previous experience advising on highways law

Permanent Employment Benefits:

1. Flexible Working - Flexible start and finish times to allow a good work life balance & accommodate childcare pick up/appointments etc. Additionally compressed hours available.
2. Flexi-Time Scheme - You can bank additional hours worked and take the time back when suits you in the form of leave.
3. Holiday Entitlement - 26x days annual leave per annum minimum plus bank holidays, increasing with grade of position & tenure.
4. Holiday Purchase Scheme - You can purchase up to 1 week's additional annual leave via the council's salary sacrifice team.
5. Paid Volunteering Days - 2x days per year as paid leave.
6. Christmas Close Down - Many of the council's services including legal typically close between Christmas & New Year.
7. Professional Development/PC - Continued professional development would be supported including potentially covering costs for ongoing training courses.

Please see more details here.