Planning Solicitor
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,511.00 to £45,718.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41,511 up to £45,718 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Leicestershire, LE10 0FR |
| Company: | Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG4772-R61JS |
Summary
Planning Solicitor
Grade 8, £41,511 up to £45,718 per annum pro rata (Pay award pending)
37 hours per week, permanent contract
The council is seeking to recruit a planning solicitor managing a varied caseload of complex planning matters including but not limited to:
General planning advice
Planning enforcement
Complex section 106 agreements
Judicial review
Right of way agreements
This role requires the expertise of a seasoned planning lawyer who ideally has previous experience of dealing with public sector work.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a deep understanding of planning law and have excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The role can be conducted largely remotely however you will be required to attend planning committee (held in the evening) one day per month.
Closing date: 4 July 2025
Interview date: 23 July 2025
Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
We welcome applications from all the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.
Grade 8, £41,511 up to £45,718 per annum pro rata (Pay award pending)
37 hours per week, permanent contract
The council is seeking to recruit a planning solicitor managing a varied caseload of complex planning matters including but not limited to:
General planning advice
Planning enforcement
Complex section 106 agreements
Judicial review
Right of way agreements
This role requires the expertise of a seasoned planning lawyer who ideally has previous experience of dealing with public sector work.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a deep understanding of planning law and have excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The role can be conducted largely remotely however you will be required to attend planning committee (held in the evening) one day per month.
Closing date: 4 July 2025
Interview date: 23 July 2025
Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY
Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.
We welcome applications from all the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.
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