Planning and Highways Solicitor

England Source: WhatJobs

£42,000–£57,000

Job Title

Planning Solicitor

Salary

£42,000 - 57,000 per annum

Working Arrangement

Predominantly Remote, Full-time. Offered on a hybrid basis with flexibility to work the majority of the time remotely; occasional office attendance for planning committees twice a month.

Role Overview

Panoramic Associates has partnered with North Hertfordshire District Council to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their established legal team. The salary ranges between £42,000 - £57,000 per annum dependent upon experience; an additional car allowance of up to £3,000 is available for those with a strong local government background. The council offers permanent benefits including an employer pension contribution of 19% and flexible working policies such as hours and time‑off‑in‑lieu that allow additional leave days.

Main Responsibilities

Handling a caseload of planning law matters including drafting s106 agreements
Providing legal advice on a wide range of planning matters.
Advising on highways matters
Handling planning enforcement matters such as issuing planning enforcement notices.
Attend planning committees on behalf of the local authority

Ideal Candidate

At least 2-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor
Previous experience working within a local authority
Strong knowledge and understanding of planning law
Preferably previous experience advising on highways law
Flexible Working - Flexible start and finish times to allow a good work‑life balance & accommodate childcare pick‑up/appointments etc. Additionally compressed hours available.
Flexi‑Time Scheme – You can bank additional hours worked and take the time back when suits you in the form of leave (up to 2 days per month).
Holiday Entitlement - 26 days annual leave per annum minimum plus bank holidays, which increases with grade of position & tenure. Bank holidays are 8 per year + 3 statutory days off for Christmas Close, overall 37.
Holiday Purchase Scheme – You can purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave via the council's salary sacrifice team.
Paid Volunteering Days - 2 days per year as paid leave.
Christmas Close Down – Many of the council's services including legal typically close between Christmas & New Year.
Professional Development/PC – Continued professional development is supported including potentially costs covered for ongoing training courses etc. Note that from October 2025 a PC renewal will be processed for permanent staff.
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Interested? If you want to discuss the role and day‑to‑day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or please contact Georgia Macmenemey on or email.

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