Senior Planning and Highways Lawyer

11 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group - London Full time

Overview

Venn Group is a leading recruitment agency working closely with the London Borough to fill two Senior Planning & Highways Lawyer positions. This exciting opportunity allows experienced legal professionals to make a significant impact in delivering complex planning and highways legal work within a forward-thinking local authority.

The Role

This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires handling a diverse caseload covering enforcement, conservation, infrastructure levy, and more. You will provide expert legal advice to senior managers, elected members, and committees while supervising and mentoring junior team members. Additionally, you will represent the borough at courts, tribunals, and planning boards on critical development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a diverse caseload of planning and highways matters.
  • Provide expert legal advice to senior stakeholders.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members.
  • Represent the borough at critical development projects.

Requirements

  • A qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a current practicing certificate.
  • Experience in advising on planning and highways law at a senior level.
  • Ability to manage high-pressure legal matters.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary: £51,093 - £54,129 (PO6) + up to £10,000 attraction payment.
  • Excellent pension scheme and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to benefits including a season ticket loan, Cycle to Work scheme, and childcare vouchers.


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