Planning Lawyer

3 days ago

Surrey England, United Kingdom Guildford Borough Council Full time

Planning Lawyer – Guildford & Waverley Borough Councils

Employer:
Waverley Borough Council (working across Guildford & Waverley)

Salary:
£41,167 – £44,115 per annum (FTE £51,634 – £55,331 per annum)

Location:
Surrey – with hybrid working

Contract:
Permanent

Working pattern:
Part time (29.5 hours per week)

Politically restricted post

About the role

Are you a qualified
Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive
with a passion for planning law?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a
friendly, forward-thinking Legal Services team
serving
both Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils
— two ambitious authorities shaping the future of Surrey's places and communities.

As
Planning Lawyer
, you'll play a key role advising on all aspects of
planning law and policy
, managing your own varied caseload, and working on complex, high-profile planning matters. You'll be part of a supportive, professional team that values collaboration, development, and delivering excellent public service.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide clear, high-quality
    legal advice
    on planning law, policy, and procedures.
  • Draft and negotiate
    Section 106 Agreements
    and other planning-related documents.
  • Represent the Council at
    planning committees
    , public inquiries, and hearings.
  • Work closely with Planning Officers, Members, and external partners to support sound, lawful decision-making.
  • Assist colleagues and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Legal Services team.

About you

You'll bring:

  • A current practising certificate as a
    Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
    .
  • Strong working knowledge of
    planning law
    and local government procedures.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Confidence advising Members and Officers at all levels, including in public meetings.
  • The ability to balance competing priorities and deliver pragmatic, solution-focused advice.

Why join us?

  • Hybrid working
    and flexible hours for work–life balance.
  • Opportunity to work across
    two progressive local authorities
    , gaining exposure to a wide variety of planning work.
  • Professional development support
    and mentoring within a collaborative legal team.
  • Generous local government benefits
    , including pension, annual leave, and wellbeing support.
  • A workplace that's genuinely
    inclusive, supportive, and values-driven
    .

For an informal discussion, contact
James Tong, Principal Lawyer (Planning)
on

.

Apply now
and take the next step in your legal career — helping shape the future of planning across Surrey.

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