In-House - Senior Solicitor, Planning

4 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom LHH Full time

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Senior Business Manager - In-House Legal Recruiter @ LHH Salary Guide: Up to £95,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits Candidate Location: Excellent hybrid working on offer - candidates will be considered who are located within the South East of England (ideally East Anglia, Home Counties, East Midlands and London areas) Unique In-House Opportunity for a Senior Planning Solicitor We have been instructed on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Solicitor for a new In-House role within the private sector for an infrastructure organisation. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal legal role in delivering on a major long standing project. At the current planning stage, this position is critical to supporting the organisation’s major infrastructure projects, including statutory consents, planning strategy, and compulsory acquisition. The Role Development Consent Orders (DCOs) under the Planning Act 2008 for major infrastructure projects. Planning permissions under the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, including appeals and inquiries. Environmental and regulatory consents, including EIA, HRA, Environmental Permitting, Water Abstraction licensing, and Wildlife and Countryside Act compliance. Related planning legal agreements, including s106 agreements, discharge of planning conditions, and highway law matters. You will also: Advise and train senior internal stakeholders, including project directors and managers. Manage and instruct external legal advisors and counsel efficiently. Support the Major Infrastructure Team in delivering safe, compliant, and successful projects. Candidate Profile Experience and Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 10+ years PQE in planning law, ideally including major infrastructure projects. Significant experience in advocacy and drafting. Either an In-House or Private Practice background supporting on planning and/or infrastructure projects. Skills and Competencies: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly interpret complex statutory and regulatory frameworks. Commercially minded, practical, and solutions focused. Flexible, collaborative, and a strong team player. IT literate. Why Apply? Salary up to £95,000 per annum, plus bonus and comprehensive benefits. Hybrid working with flexible office/home arrangements. Direct involvement in UK infrastructure projects of national significance. Join a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative legal team and significant career development potential. If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07902701818 or at chris.ewles@lhh.com. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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