Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 26, 2026
Job Description
A Local Authority based in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Solicitor to support planning services.
📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (high likelihood of extension)
🏢 Flexible Hybrid Working
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded legal team, providing specialist planning law support across three councils.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
✅ Advising on complex planning law matters
✅ Managing and supporting Judicial Review processes
✅ Attending and advising at Planning Committees
✅ Reviewing reports and providing legal advice to officers and members
✅ Supporting planning functions across multiple local authorities
✅ Using case management and time recording systems effectively
Essential Requirements:
🔹 Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with rights of audience, or CILEX Lawyer with litigation and advocacy rights
🔹 Extensive experience drafting Sec...
📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (high likelihood of extension)
🏢 Flexible Hybrid Working
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded legal team, providing specialist planning law support across three councils.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
✅ Advising on complex planning law matters
✅ Managing and supporting Judicial Review processes
✅ Attending and advising at Planning Committees
✅ Reviewing reports and providing legal advice to officers and members
✅ Supporting planning functions across multiple local authorities
✅ Using case management and time recording systems effectively
Essential Requirements:
🔹 Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with rights of audience, or CILEX Lawyer with litigation and advocacy rights
🔹 Extensive experience drafting Sec...