Planning Lawyer – Central Government

Role: Planning Lawyer x 2 REF 98768Contract Length: 6 months with view to extend to 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid/London – 60% hybridIR35: InsidePay Rate to Intermediary: £44.78 per hourSecurity Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Planning Lawyer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING LAWYER

You will advise Ministers, policy teams and officials on:

• Planning decisions (including called-in decisions and appeals)
• Planning reform and legislation (including SIs)
• Infrastructure and major development projects
• Legal risk and potential challenge (including JR)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice on planning, environmental and public law matters
• Advise on major infrastructure and development projects (e.g. energy, transport, regeneration)
• Support policy development and legislative change, including drafting secondary legislation
• Advise on judicial review risk and litigation strategy
• Work closely with policy officials and stakeholders across government
• Deliver clear, timely advice in a fast-paced, high-profile environment

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PLANNING LAWYER

• Strong planning law experience (private practice, public sector or equivalent)
• Experience across infrastructure, major projects or complex developments
• Exposure to environmental law / EIA / regulatory frameworks
• Experience advising on or supporting judicial review / contentious matters
• Demonstrable ability to provide practical, commercially aware advice
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• Circa 3+ PQE (flexible depending on experience)

If you are a Planning Lawyer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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