Planning Lawyer – North Northamptonshire Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Planning Lawyer We are looking for Planning Lawyer – up to maximum 30 hours per week. Fully remote, however, attendance at Planning Committee is preferable where the candidate has relevant experience, but this is not essential. Experience: * Advisory Work: Advising clients on planning applications, development strategy, and regulatory compliance. * Legal Documentation: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing planning, highways, and statutory agreements. * Appeals & Inquiries: Managing planning appeals, preparing proofs of evidence, and appearing at hearings. * Contentious Work: Handling litigation, judicial reviews of planning decisions, and High Court challenges. * Specialized Advising: Providing guidance on environmental impact assessments, conservation areas, and biodiversity net gain * Legal Expertise: Qualified solicitor or barrister with a strong understanding of town and country planning legislation. * Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex planning policy and legal precedents. * Negotiation: Experience with site-specific agreements (s106, s278). * Communication: Excellent written advocacy for reports and submissions. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIR...