Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Bedfordshire, for an experienced planning lawyer to take on a Principal Lawyer role on a full-time permanent basis.

You will lead a team of lawyers in providing innovative and pragmatic legal advice in respect of planning, development and highways matters to a range of public sector clients.

Previous UK local government is an essential requirement.

To apply you will be:

1. An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with minimum 3 years’ PQE.
2. Able to demonstrate previous experience handling a complex caseload of planning matters in a local government environment.
3. Able to demonstrate previous experience leading a team of planning lawyers in a local government environment.
4. Able to attend the office in Bedfordshire on a hybrid basis of 2 days per week.

The salary for this role is £60,600 – £75,200 per annum, dependent on experience.

For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute:

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