Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8RA
Worker Category: Hybrid Worker
Salary: 39939 - 53826 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Leicestershire County Council has an opportunity for an ambitious lawyer with several years post qualification experience in planning and highway law including experience of attending planning committees to join a positive and friendly team of in‑house lawyers within Leicestershire County Council. The successful applicant will provide legal advice and representation to the County Council on a broad spectrum of planning and highway matters working with developers and other partners.
Applications are welcome from candidates with either a public or private sector background and the ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic, motivated individual and possess good communication skills.
This vacancy is in the Environment and Property team which comprises a mix of professional and support staff. Members of the team enjoy a highly supportive working environment as well as a genuine work/life balance.
About the Role
To be a planning and highways specialist assisting in the provision of an efficient and effective in‑house legal service to the County Council and in particular to the County Councils planning, highways and environment and related functions within the responsibility of the Director of Environment and Transport.
About You
* Professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, entitled to practice, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Associate or Graduate Member working towards admission as a Fellow.
* Demonstrable recent experience (2 years) of dealing with legal work in the areas of planning and highway law to include: Attendance as Legal Representative at Planning Committees; drafting and negotiating and advising upon S106 planning agreements and highway infrastructure agreements; advisory work at senior level in relation to both planning and highway enforcement matters; advocacy at tribunals and hearings.
* Confident and comfortable in the conduct of complex and fast‑moving negotiations in relation to all aspects of planning and highways matters. Able to use IT applications including a computerised case‑management, legal research and time‑recording systems.
* Up to date legal knowledge to include planning and highways legislation.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members, colleagues, customers and internal and external stakeholders and to persuade and influence an appropriate outcome.
* Ability to research and assimilate information rapidly and present effective client‑focused solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner. Able to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision to achieve objectives and deadlines.
* To be a team player, personable and generate confidence. Possession of a current driving licence and access to a vehicle. Reasonable adjustment will be considered for an applicant with a disability.
You must also have an understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
In addition we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Key Skills
* Time Management
* Microsoft Office
* Communication skills
* Computer Skills
* Microsoft Word
* Banking
* Legal Research
* Microsoft Powerpoint
* Microsoft Excel
* Underwriting
* Phone Etiquette
Flexible Working
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore wherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term‑time working, part‑time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working etc.
Contact
Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader
Telephone: 0
To contact me by email please click here
How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.
To apply for this job please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
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