Planning Lawyer

Planning Lawyer

Salary: £43,000 - 56,750 per annum

Location: South East

Working: Hybrid

About the Planning Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working with an exceptional legal services team in the heart of the South East. We are looking for a Planning Lawyer to join a large and reputable team operating on behalf of public Sector Clients which includes local government.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large team on a permanent basis which prides itself on being one of the market leaders for undertaking public sector work in the East Midlands and South East.

Key Responsibilities of the Planning Lawyer role:

• Manage your own caseload of the more complex and high profile planning and highway matters
• Able to work autonomously on your own matters; in particular schedule 106 agreements
• To continue to build relationships with existing clients and also seek out avenues for building on new business for the service

The role will be a hybrid working arrangement and you will have the opportunity to work from 1 of their 3 offices in central Northampton, Bedford or Cambridge 1 day per week.

Benefits of the Planning Lawyer role:

• 1to1 Paralegal Support
• Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates
• Flexible working arrangements - offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio
• Financial support with ongoing CPD training within or outside the organisation of up to £2, 500 following probationary period, for example higher rights course
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave

We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.

How to apply for the Planning Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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