Senior Solicitor (Property, Planning & Highways)

The Council seeks a skilled solicitor or barrister with expertise in Commercial Property or Planning Law for the role of Senior Solicitor. This full-time, permanent position involves managing a team and serving as the legal expert on complex projects. The role offers hybrid working and a supportive environment, encouraging personal and professional development. Candidates should have experience in commercial property transactions or planning law, with management experience being advantageous but not essential. The Council invites interested individuals to apply online and offers an informal discussion about the role for potential candidates.

Make a Real Impact in Public Service
Are you a skilled solicitor or barrister with expertise in Commercial Property or Planning Law? Are you ready for a new challenge where your legal skills can help the Council to make a real impact. If so, we have an opening for a Senior Solicitor to lead and manage a team of Property, Planning & Highways legal advisors. This is a full-time, permanent role which will be hybrid working with some office attendance, as the job requires.
About the Role
As well as managing a team of legal professionals, you will be the go-to expert in either commercial property or planning law. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and make informed decisions, while having the chance to work on meaningful and high- impact projects. You will work closely with our service clients, senior officers, and our elected members on some challenging and exciting projects.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join us in the public sector. We believe in fostering a friendly and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We can offer opportunities for mentoring and coaching to help our team members grow both personally and professionally.
You will join a friendly and forward-thinking service with access to:
Hybrid working
Flexi-working
A varied but manageable caseload
Generous annual leave entitlement
Local government pension scheme
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister with strong experience in:
Commercial property including sale and purchase of land, complex leases and land development and regeneration deals and/or
Planning, including s.106 agreements and CIL, planning law and policy, reviewing and advising on planning conditions, planning enforcement, attending and advising at planning committee, ideally including knowledge of minerals and waste planning matters.
Previous management experience is a bonus but not essential (we’ll support your development).
If you have an interest working in the public sector with a willingness to expand your knowledge and eager to contribute to the success of our Council, we are keen to hear from you.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds ideal and you’re looking for a role where your legal expertise can truly make a difference, we are keen to hear from you. Submit your application online today to take the first step towards an exciting career with us!
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
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