Lawyer with Planning expertise sought for a Lexcel Accredited, award-winning; Law Firm based Bedfordshire on a permanent basis. The option to work from their Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire Offices; along with Hybrid working and an impressive Benefits Package including 22% Pension Contributions, generous holiday allowances, and discounted shopping vouchers and condensed working arrangements, along with a structured Career progression path

Reporting to the Principal Planning Lawyer, the successful candidate will utilise their knowledge of planning and development to hit the ground running, managing a complex caseload with minimal supervision. Advising both public sector clients and not for profits, you will maintain the Firms excellence in client care.

Responsibilities

• Planning guidance
• Advising on multi-agency projects
• Large scale developments
• Highways
• Conducting negotiations with third parties
• Compulsory purchase
• Planning consents
• Enforcements
• Building and maintaining client relationships

• Solicitors, Legal Executives and Barristers with a minimum of 2 years PQE
• Experience in planning and/or highways law is essential for this role
• Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to meet and exceed tight deadlines
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• IT literate with expertise using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and/or experience within local authority is highly advantageous
• Is personable, self-motivated and client-focused