Details:
- Salary: £55 - 63 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Gloucester Gloucestershire
- Date: 19 hours ago
Description:
A Local Authority based in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to support planning services.
???? Initial 3-Month Contract (high likelihood of extension)
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded legal team, providing specialist planning law support across three councils.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
✅ Advising on complex planning law matters
✅ Managing and supporting Judicial Review processes
✅ Attending and advising at Planning Committees
✅ Reviewing reports and providing legal advice to officers and members
✅ Supporting planning functions across multiple local authorities
✅ Using case management and time recording systems effectively
Essential Requirements:
???? Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with rights of audience, or CILEX Lawyer with litigation and advocacy rights
???? Extensive experience drafting Section 106 Agreements
???? Strong knowledge of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
???? Up-to-date understanding of recent and upcoming planning law changes
???? Experience managing or advising on Judicial Reviews
???? Ability to attend Planning Committees
???? Ability to attend monthly legal team meetings in person
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
➕ Licensing Committee and Sub-Committee attendance
➕ Knowledge of taxi and/or premises licensing
➕ Contract drafting experience
➕ Prosecution experience
➕ Enforcement experience