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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Sellick Partnership | Legal | Public Sector & Not-for-Profit | East of England

Salary: £72,200 with progression to £80,000

Location: East of England

Working: Flexible and Hybrid - Full-time (37 hours)

About the Specialist Planning Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with an exceptional and well-regarded Local Authority in the East of England, which is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its Environment team.

It is an exciting time to join one of the most successful shared legal teams in local government. They are looking to develop and grow their Environment Law Team, which covers planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work, and supports the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.

Key Responsibilities of the Specialist Planning Lawyer role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing line management responsibilities and managing their own caseload on more complex work. Other key duties will include:

• Maintain and seek new business opportunities both internally and with other public bodies
• Legal lead for major strategic projects on behalf of Herts Legal and its clients
• Prepare and present training courses and seminars to Members, officers and others
• Effective communication, risk management, and cost‑effective use of resources

Person Specification of the Specialist Planning Lawyer role:

• Able to work independently on complex matters with multi-disciplinary teams
• Diligent and pragmatic, with a flexible and commercial approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to devise and lead strategically on complex or novel matters
• Organised and able to lead and prioritise a heavy caseload
• Committed to continual professional development, and developing skills and knowledge of additional legal disciplines relevant to the work of the Environment Law Team
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Understand working in a politically sensitive environment
• Annual leave – generous leave entitlement
• Local Government Pensions Scheme
• Flexible working options, including working from home where possible and smarter working arrangements
• A diverse and experienced team with a wealth of public law knowledge and talent

Local authority experience is preferable however our client is happy to consider private practice and public sector candidates with strong planning experience looking to get into management or work on complex matters exclusively.

This is a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join one of the largest shared legal teams in local government, so apply NOW to ensure you do not miss this new opportunity!

If interested in the role and want to know more, please contact Jennifer McPhail.