Senior Planning Solicitor

A Local Authority based in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to support planning services. 📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (high likelihood of extension) 🏢 Flexible Hybrid Working This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded legal team, providing specialist planning law support across three councils. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements ✅ Advising on complex planning law matters ✅ Managing and supporting Judicial Review processes ✅ Attending and advising at Planning Committees ✅ Reviewing reports and providing legal advice to officers and members ✅ Supporting planning functions across multiple local authorities ✅ Using case management and time recording systems effectively Essential Requirements: 🔹 Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with rights of audience, or CILEX Lawyer with litigation and advocacy rights 🔹 Extensive experience drafting Section 106 Agreements 🔹 Strong knowledge of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 🔹 Up-to-date understanding of recent and upcoming planning law changes 🔹 Experience managing or advising on Judicial Reviews 🔹 Ability to attend Planning Committees 🔹 Ability to attend monthly legal team meetings in person Ideal Candidates Will Have: ➕ Licensing Committee and Sub-Committee attendance ➕ Knowledge of taxi and/or premises licensing ➕ Contract drafting experience ➕ Prosecution experience ➕ Enforcement experience