Specialist Planning Lawyer£72,268 - £80,062A public sector legal service is seeking an experienced Specialist Planning Lawyer to join at Principal level, leading a small, established planning and environment team.This is a senior, hands-on role with a strong focus on complex planning casework, alongside light-touch management. It will suit a specialist who enjoys advising at committee level, building trusted client relationships and leading by example.The roleManage a complex and often high-profile planning caseloadAdvise on planning law, highways matters and associated agreementsAttend and advise Planning Committees and senior officersLead a team of around seven lawyers, supported by a paralegalImprove client care through responsive, constructive advice and clearer work allocationBalance casework and management, moving from an initial 60/40 split to around 80/20About youQualified solicitor, barrister or legal executiveExtensive experience in local authority planning lawStrong background in highways work and committee attendancePrevious experience supervising or managing lawyersPragmatic, organised and confident in politically sensitive environmentsWhy applySenior specialist role with autonomy and influenceHigh-quality planning work Flexible, hybrid working,Permanent opportunity within a respected public sector legal service