Senior Planning Solicitor – Local Authority (Temp: London)

Pertemps Network Group are proud to be partnering with a reputable and forward-thinking Local Authority to recruit a Senior Solicitor specialising in Planning, Highways and Licensing. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to work on high-profile regeneration and redevelopment projects, supporting strategic initiatives that directly impact local communities.This role sits within the Planning and Property legal team, providing specialist legal advice to senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders across the council.Rate: £380 – 400 (a day)Flexibility: Office x2 days a MonthThe Role  As Senior Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, proactive and commercially focused legal advice across planning, highways, licensing and regeneration matters. You will support major development projects, infrastructure schemes and complex legal matters while ensuring the council continues to deliver excellent value and services for residents.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert legal advice on planning, highways, licensing and regeneration mattersAdvise planning officers on major planning applications and urban redevelopment projectsDraft, negotiate and advise on complex planning agreements, highway agreements and property transactionsProvide specialist advice on compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and land appropriationRepresent the council and provide legal advice at Planning Committees and Licensing Sub-CommitteesManage and conduct public inquiries, planning appeals and judicial review proceedings in the High Court, Court of Appeal and relevant tribunalsProvide legal advice on risk, governance and monitoring officer responsibilitiesSupport the Head of Law and senior leadership on complex and high-profile legal mattersInstruct and manage Counsel and external legal advisors where appropriateMaintain accurate legal records and ensure work is delivered in line with professional standardsContribute to the council’s wider objectives, including sustainability and environmental commitmentsEssential Qualifications Applicants must hold one of the following professional qualifications:Qualified Solicitor of England & WalesBarrister qualified to practice in England & WalesFellow of CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) with rights of audience and entitlement to practiseEssential ExperienceAdvising on planning law, property law and regeneration projectsDealing with complex or high-profile planning and development mattersStrong experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements, planning agreements and highway agreementsAdvising on major development schemes and regeneration initiativesDealing with compulsory purchase orders and land appropriationExperience advising senior officers, councillors and decision-makersExperience managing planning appeals, inquiries or judicial review proceedingsKnowledge & SkillsStrong knowledge of planning law, highways law, licensing law and regeneration frameworksAbility to draft complex legal agreements and legal documentationExcellent negotiation, communication and influencing skillsAbility to provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal adviceAbility to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teamsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex caseloadsDemonstrated ability to deliver high-quality legal services within tight deadlinesWhy Join?Opportunity to work on major urban redevelopment and regeneration projectsBe part of a high-performing and supportive legal teamPlay a key role in delivering strategic projects that benefit local communitiesFlexible and hybrid working options available Pertemps Network Group welcomes applications from experienced legal professionals looking to take the next step in their public sector legal career….