Uttlesford is a distinctive and vibrant district, home to Saffron Walden—recently named the country’s “Best Place to Live 2025.” It also encompasses the rapidly growing London Stansted Airport along with a collection of charming, picture‑perfect market towns and villages. With excellent connections to both London and Cambridge, Uttlesford benefits from strong road, rail and air links.
We are looking to appoint a Planning Lawyer with good experience in both contentious and non‑contentious areas of Planning Law. You will work alongside other experienced lawyers in the team who conduct the Councils general litigation work and property and contracts.
You must have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and a confident methodical and organised approach to your workload, be calm under pressure with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
The role will be varied and exciting with an excellent opportunity to build on your experience in planning and related areas while further developing your career within local government.
If you are qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister or FILEX we would like to hear from you.
Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro‑ratio), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.
For an informal discussion please contact Carolyn Forster, Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer 01799 510436.
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
Closing date for completed applications is Monday 6 April 2026. It is intended that interviews will be held on 16 April 2026.
CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
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