Sellick Partnership
Senior Planning Lawyer
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Senior Planning Solicitor
London Borough Council
Hybrid Working Arrangements
£63,816 - £66,084
We are delighted to be working alongside our London Borough Council client to find a Senior Planning Solicitor to join their friendly team on a permanent basis.
The successful Senior Planning Solicitor will be required to:
- Have extensive knowledge and experience working in planning, highways, transport, administrative law, and environmental work
- Undertake a varied and wide caseload of the more complex work while assisting the team
- Attend the office twice per week
- Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate
- Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently
- Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice and guidance
- Attend committees as directed – there are usually three committees every two months
- Deal with the preparation of the more complex or unique forms of documents, reports, and agreements
- Hold an up to date practising certificate – Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive
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The Senior Planning Solicitor joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:
- Local Government pension scheme
- Bike loan and season tickets
- Significant discounts in local cafes, shops, and restaurants
- Discounted Gym membership
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Access to a health insurance scheme
- Supportive staff networks
- Hybrid working arrangement
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The ideal Senior Planning Solicitor will have experience of handling complex planning and highways matters. Experience of attending committees is essential, as is previous experience of managing or supervising other team members.
Interested in applying for the Planning Solicitor role?
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to join an esteemed London Council with a great reputation, on a permanent basis. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.
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