Senior Lawyer

4 days ago


England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time €49,500 - €56,750

Senior Planning Lawyer
Location : East of England (flexible, with occasional travel required)
Contract : Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) – Part-Time applications considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Lawyer (Planning) to join a leading public sector legal services provider in the East of England. This is a permanent, full-time (or part-time) position where you will play a key role in advising a range of public sector clients on a variety of planning, development, highways, and corporate governance matters.

Legal Advisory : Provide expert legal advice on planning, large-scale development, highways, and corporate matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and protect the interests of client organisations.
Project Negotiation : Advise on and negotiate complex, multi-agency projects involving diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, the third sector, and charitable organisations.
Client Support & Relationship Management : Work closely with clients to understand their legal needs, ensuring high-quality, client-focused service delivery.
Training & Development : Develop and deliver legal training to clients, enhancing their legal knowledge and self-sufficiency in relevant areas.
Compliance & Reporting : Ensure adherence to internal practice management systems, including time recording, billing, and compliance with SRA and Lexcel standards.

Experience : Significant experience in planning law, with a strong track record of advising on complex development and highways projects, particularly in the public sector.
Experience in mentoring, supervising, or managing legal staff.
A keen eye for identifying business development opportunities and expanding legal services.
Qualifications : A qualified solicitor, legal executive, or equivalent, with a focus on planning law.

Previous experience working within local government or the public sector is highly desirable but not essential.

Pension : Generous contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Flexible Working : Hybrid working options and flexible hours, allowing for a balanced work-life environment.
Family-Friendly Policies : Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements.
Employee Support : Access to an Employee Assistance Program to assist with personal, work, and family matters.
Annual Leave : A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.



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