Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Hertfordshire area who are seeking a Planning Lawyer to join their team on a permanent basis. Please find below further details regarding the position and the person specification.
ROLE: Planning Lawyer
LOCATION: Hertfordshire
SALARY: £42,614 to £52,512 per annum
The Role
- To manage and progress a full caseload of Planning Law matters through to completion
- Caseloads will include planning disputes, section 106 agreements, providing advice and support on planning law issues, drafting agreements and article 4 directions
- To negotiate, draft and deal with agreements under s.106 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and any other related agreements
- To act as the Council's lead advocate at Public Inquiries before the Planning Inspectorate, where appropriate
- To assist more junior members of staff when required to do so
The Person
- A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with PQE within Planning Law
- Strong technical knowledge around Planning Law is essential
- Previous public sector working experience would be highly desirable but not essential
- Experience in effective handling of case load relating to planning law work
- A can do and customer focused approach and attitude
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
