Planning Lawyer

3 Months Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose The Senior Solicitor is responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particular focus on planning law. The role supports the Council by delivering expert legal services across planning, property, licensing, housing, and regulatory matters, representing the Council in court where required, and ensuring legal compliance while contributing to effective decision-making and service delivery. Key Responsibilities Provide professional legal advice to Council officers, Members, and relevant stakeholders across a range of legal matters. Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious work, with a focus on planning law. Advise on planning enforcement, building regulation enforcement, Section 106 agreements, planning inquiries, and related legal matters. Represent the Council in the Magistrates' and County Courts, undertaking advocacy w...