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Planning and Highways Lawyer - Peterborough City Council

Join Peterborough City Council's Planning and Highways team and help deliver the major development and regeneration projects that are reshaping the city's landscape and creating communities for the future.

Your Impact on Peterborough's Future

This is an exciting time to be a Planning Lawyer in Peterborough. With major regeneration projects underway, including the ambitious Station Quarter development, you'll be at the heart of projects that will define the city for generations to come:

• Station Quarter Regeneration – Play a key role in one of the most significant urban regeneration projects in the East of England
• Strategic Development – Handle complex planning applications and development agreements that shape sustainable growth
• Section 106 Expertise – Negotiate and draft agreements that deliver essential infrastructure and community benefits
• Planning Committee Advocacy – Opportunities to influence decision-making
• Infrastructure Delivery – Work on highways and transport projects that connect communities and enable economic growth

What You'll Do

• Manage a diverse caseload of planning and highways matters
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
• Attend Planning Committee meetings on a rota basis
• Handle planning appeals, enforcement matters, and judicial review challenges
• Work on highways agreements, adoption processes, and transport infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with planning officers, developers, and external stakeholders on major projects
• Support the delivery of the Council's growth agenda through robust legal frameworks

Why This Role Stands Out

Transformational Projects: Be part of Peterborough's biggest regeneration story

Varied Practice: From major commercial developments to community infrastructure

Growth Opportunities: Plenty of opportunities to develop specialist expertise

Strategic Influence: Your legal advice shapes how Peterborough grows and develops sustainably

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx
• Strong planning law experience with knowledge of development processes
• Experience with Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
• Understanding of highways law and infrastructure delivery
• Confident communication skills for committee presentations and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage complex, multi-party negotiations
• Commercial awareness and understanding of development economics

Your Rewards

Competitive Salary: £53,895 - £59,516 reflecting your expertise in this specialist field Comprehensive Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, car leasing scheme, and more Flexible Working: Hybrid model with just 2 days in our well-connected offices

Make History: Be part of the legal team delivering Peterborough's most significant transformation

Ready to Shape Peterborough's Future?

If you're a planning lawyer ready to work on projects that will define a city's future, this is your opportunity. Join us and help deliver the legal frameworks that will transform Peterborough into a thriving, sustainable city.

Apply now and become part of Peterborough's regeneration story. Feel free to contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group with any queries at nstoate@venngroup.com

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