Description

Salary: Grade 7, £38,519 to £44,760 per annum
Hours: Full or part time, minimum of 3 days a week
Place of Work: Office base Dereham / hybrid working (remote enabled)
Basis: Permanent (could be offered as a secondment)

If you're looking for a role within the legal profession but where your work has a genuine impact on services, colleagues, and the communities we serve, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes at the heart of local government.

We are seeking a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer to work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services delivering planning related legal advice, planning agreements and basic property work depending on experience.

The role would suit a property lawyer looking to diversify into planning with the benefit of support and training whilst continuing to carry out some work in their specialist area or a planning lawyer with some experience looking to further develop their skills and experience or looking for a new challenge.

If you're a property lawyer, conveyancer or commercial property solicitor looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to broaden your expertise, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

We are seeking a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer to work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services. The role focuses on planning agreements and planning-related legal advice, whilst also offering the opportunity to continue undertaking property work depending on your skills and experience.

This position would particularly suit an experienced property lawyer or conveyancer who is interested in developing specialist knowledge in planning law. Full support and training will be provided to help you build your planning expertise while continuing to apply and develop your existing property law skills.

The role would also suit an existing planning lawyer looking to further develop their experience and take on a varied caseload within a supportive local government environment.

Working in local government offers the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on communities, developments and regeneration projects, while benefiting from flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Support and work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services to ensure effective delivery of planning and related legal advice and support
• Prepare, negotiate and complete planning agreements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Assist with the provision of general planning advice
• Where appropriate, deal with property sales and transfers and related work

Your qualities and behaviours are just as important to us as your experience. Is this you?

Collaborative

• I look for ways to work in partnership, listening supportively to others and building on their ideas while sharing my own
• I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and actively seek their input

Ambitious

• I ask myself "how could we do this better?" and take ownership of change
• My approach to work is positive and optimistic
• I take pride in what I do and encourage others to do the same

Results-driven

• I reflect on my performance and seek feedback to continuously improve
• I stay focused on outcomes, solutions and delivering results
• I show resilience and courage when things don't go to plan
• I keep my promises and strive to deliver high-quality services

Empowering

• I look for opportunities to improve how we work, including embracing new technology and innovation
• I take responsibility for my actions and learn when things go wrong
• I seek support when needed and appropriately challenge unacceptable behaviour

Supportive

• I treat others with kindness, respect and professionalism
• I take an interest in colleagues and value their individuality
• I look after my own wellbeing and support others to do the same
• I make time to support colleagues when they need it

OK, I'm interested... but is it really the job for me?

As a Planning and Regeneration Lawyer you will:

• Work alongside the Head of Planning Legal Services delivering a wide range of planning and related legal advice including the drafting, negotiation and completion of planning agreements.
• Have the opportunity to carry out and take ownership of property work where appropriate.

You'll bring experience of working in a legal environment, either in-house or in private practice, with a background in planning law, property law or conveyancing. We welcome applications from property lawyers and conveyancers looking to diversify their experience into planning law, as well as those already practising in planning law. You will have experience of managing a caseload and providing proactive, high-quality legal advice with minimal supervision.

We offer excellent conditions of service, including:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing after three years' continuous Local Authority service by one day per year up to the maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (generous employers pension contributions).
• Family friendly policies.
• Cyclesheme and assisted car purchase.
• Excellent training opportunities.

Closing date: 09:00, Friday 23 October