Senior Planning Lawyer
2 weeks ago
Central Government Services Organization looking for Senior Planning Lawyer in Birmingham or Guildford.
**Your new company**
One of the largest Central Government Services Organizations.
**Your new role**
- General drafting, negotiating, and advising on highways and planning agreements.
- Advising the business on its role as an interested party in respect of third-party development proceeding under the Planning Act 2008 regime.
- Working with external lawyers on the delivery of the Road Investment Strategy including advising on Development Consent Orders.
- Advising on the delivery of highway schemes under the Highways Act 1980.
- Providing advice to the business on compulsory purchase, highways law, permitted development, planning conditions, consultation, judicial review, and High Court challenges.
- Playing a leading role in the team and offering support to junior team members.
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister authorised to practice in the UK
- The skill and motivation to support lawyers, junior lawyers, trainees, and paralegals and provide strong professional leadership
- Demonstrable experience in at least two of the key areas of law practiced by the team (town and country planning law, infrastructure planning law, highways law, environmental law and public law)
- Demonstrable track-record of working with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to build and sustain relationships, communicate clearly, and explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand.
- Ability to proactively manage complex projects, identifying legal and commercial risks and finding solutions.
**What you'll get in return**
Hybrid working 1-2 days in the office, 10% pension contribution, 26 holidays excluding bank holidays.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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