Planning Lawyer

This in-house Planning Lawyer post sits in the planning team of Legal Services at the London Borough of Islington, arising from a recent reorganisation of the department. The work covers contentious and non-contentious planning and highways matters, including section 106 agreements, planning appeals and judicial reviews, alongside collaborating with colleagues on planning and highways projects. The role is distinct for its specialism in planning and highways law and for advising planning committees in a fast-moving setting where tasks are reprioritised daily. Applicants must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX.

What the job involves

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious planning and highways matters
• Handle section 106 agreements
• Deal with planning appeals
• Work on judicial reviews
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across services on planning and highways projects
• Advise planning committees
• Respond to a rapidly changing environment and reprioritise tasks daily

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX

Experience

• Experience of advising planning committees

Skills & knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of planning and highways law and related legislation
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis
• Highly motivated
• Team player

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance

What’s offered

• Up to 31 days' leave a year, rising to 36 days after five years' local government service
• Range of flexible working arrangements
• 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities
• Commitment to paying at least the London Living Wage
• Local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and local discounts

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