Planning and Highways Lawyer – Peterborough City Council
£53,895 – £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Major Developments. Strategic Growth. Legal Influence.
Join a council that’s actively shaping its future. With large-scale regeneration underway – including the landmark Station Quarter project – Peterborough offers planning lawyers a career-defining opportunity to work on transformational development and infrastructure schemes.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
* Advising on major development proposals, including regeneration and transport infrastructure
* Representing Legal Services at Planning Committee
* Supporting planning appeals, enforcement cases, and judicial review challenges
* Advising on highways law, including agreements and adoption processes
* Working closely with planners, developers, engineers and senior stakeholders
* Providing robust legal frameworks that enable sustainable growth and regeneration
Why This Role Stands Out
* Strategic Projects – Help deliver the Station Quarter and other major regeneration schemes
* Tangible Impact – Your legal work helps shape communities, infrastructure and investment
* Professional Growth – With a high volume of development, there’s scope to deepen your expertise quickly
* Committee Advocacy – Gain valuable public law experience and build your confidence advising elected members
* Balanced Working – Enjoy a hybrid model with strong team support and career progression
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
* Solid planning law experience, ideally with exposure to complex development agreements
* Strong understanding of Section 106 and highways law
* Confidence in presenting legal advice in committee and stakeholder settings
* Commercial awareness and the ability to navigate multi-party negotiations
* Interest in regeneration, infrastructure, and the development process
Want to find out more?
Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group: nstoate@venngroup.com