Civic Recruitment Limited
Junior Planning Solicitor
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3 - 6 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide legal support and advice on planning and highways matters, assisting in the delivery of the Council's legal services. The postholder will manage a varied caseload, draft legal agreements and documentation, and provide practical legal advice to officers and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and complete Section 106 Agreements in support of planning applications and development proposals.
- Analyse applications for and prepare Certificates of Lawful Use and Development.
- Assist with the preparation and completion of Highways Agreements under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act.
- Provide legal advice on planning and highways matters to officers, managers, and other stakeholders.
- Support the progression of planning-related legal matters, ensuring work is completed accurately and within required timescales.
- Draft legal correspondence, reports, agreements, and other documentation to a high professional standard.
- Undertake legal research and provide clear, concise advice on relevant legislation, policy, and case law.
- Maintain accurate case records and utilise the Council's case management systems in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Attend meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services, Planning, and Highways teams to support service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, legal obligations, and Council procedures.
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate where applicable.
- Planning law experience, with post-qualification experience preferred (5+ years PQE desirable, although lower PQE candidates will be considered).
- Experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements.
- Experience analysing applications for and drafting Certificates of Lawful Use and Development.
- Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of Highways Agreements under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act, or willingness to develop expertise in this area.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice on planning and highways matters.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess legal issues and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, and legal case management systems.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience handling complex drafting and negotiation work.
- Ability to advise on planning policy and strategic planning matters.
- Experience attending and advising at Planning Committee meetings.
- Knowledge of Planning Enforcement legislation and procedures.
- Knowledge of wider local government law, including licensing, regulatory law, constitutional law, administrative law, or criminal litigation.
- Previous local authority legal experience.
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Additional Information
- Location: Flexible/Remote Working
- Hours: 1 day per week (flexible)
- Contract Length: 3–6 months
- Payment: Bi-weekly payments
- Pay Rate: To Be Confirmed
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