Planning Solicitor

Job Title: Planning Solicitor Salary: £42,000 - 55,000 per annum Location : Letchworth Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote, Full-time Panoramic Associates have partnered up with North Hertfordshire District Council, who are looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their established legal team.This role is offered on a hybrid basis however, there is great flexibility on offer within the team to work the majority of the time on a remote basis with only occasional office attendance being required for planning committees twice a month.The salary on offer ranges between £42,000 - 55,000 per annum dependent upon experience and for those with a strong background working within local government an additional car allowance of up to £3,000 is also on offer. The organisation also offers great permanent benefits to employees including employer pension contribution of 19% and excellent flexible working policies including working hours and time off in-lieu policy allowing additional days annual leave.The successful candidate?will have conduct of Sec.106 planning agreements and advise on highways matters. 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 An ideal candidate will have the following skillset and attributes: 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 Permanent Employment Benefits: 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 (I believe this could be up to 2 days per month) Holiday Entitlement - 26x days annual leave per annum minimum plus bank holidays, which increases with grade of position & tenure. Bank holidays are 8 per year they have 3 days statutory days off for Christmas Close so overall it's 37. Holiday Purchase Scheme - You can purchase up to 1 week's additional annual leave via the council's salary sacrifice team. Paid Volunteering Days - 2x days per year as paid leave. Christmas Close Down - As discussed, many of the council's services including legal typically close between Christmas & New Year. Professional Development/PC - As an employee, your continued professional development would be supported including potentially costs covered for on-going training courses etc. Appreciate you would need to restore your PC prior to joining NHDC on your own accord however, please note on a permanent basis, most local authorities will process PC renewal for permanent staff so this may be the case from October 2025 (typical renewal). Please see more details here : https://why-work-us To register your interest and see the full JD and PS, please click apply and contact Rebecca Martin/Bianca Ashwin for more details.

Location: Hertfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 4/18/2025