Planning Solicitor in Nottingham

Planning Lawyer – Nottingham (Local Authority Role)

Contract role – Hourly rate negotiable. Full time, 37 hours per week (considered for less). 1 day per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare s106 Agreements.
• Prepare Highways Agreements under s38 and s278 of the Highways Act.
• Analyse applications and draft certificates of lawful use.
• Give general advice on Planning and Highways matters.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Analyse legal issues and make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Organise own workload and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing; deliver concise advice and submissions.
• Type and prepare letters and documents accurately; demonstrate basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office, Teams and Zoom.
• Work within the Council’s case management system and follow basic time‑recording practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience dealing with complex drafting work.
• Ability to advise on policy and strategic matters.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience attending and advising at Planning Committee.
• Knowledge of Planning Enforcement.
• Knowledge of other Local Government practice areas such as criminal litigation (but not civil), licensing and regulatory law, constitutional and administrative law.
• Willingness to learn and undertake highways work.

Junior Planning Solicitor – Nottingham City Council

Contract role – Hourly rate negotiable. Full time, 37 hours per week. 1 day per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare s106 Agreements.
• Prepare Highways Agreements under s38 and s278 of the Highways Act.
• Analyse applications and draft certificates of lawful use.
• Give general advice on Planning / Highways matters.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Analyse legal issues and make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Organise own workload and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing, delivering clear and succinct advice and submissions.
• Type and prepare letters and documents accurately; demonstrate a basic working and operational knowledge of Microsoft and other applications such as Windows, Office, Teams and Zoom.
• Work within the Council’s case management system and follow basic time‑recording practices.

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