£39,939 - £53,826 per annum (starting salary dependent on experience)

Leicestershire County Council has an opportunity for an ambitious lawyer with several years post qualification experience in planning and highway law including experience of attending planning committees to join a positive and friendly team of in-house lawyers within Leicestershire County Council. The successful applicant will provide legal advice and representation to the County Council on a broad spectrum of planning and highway matters working with developers and other partners.

Applications are welcome from candidates with either a public or private sector background and the ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated individual and possess good communication skills.

This vacancy is in the Environment and Property team which comprises a mix of professional and support staff. Members of the team enjoy a highly supportive working environment as well as a genuine work/life balance.

For informal enquires please contact Katy Jobanputra, Team Leader (Environment & Property) on Tel: 0116 305 6055, email Katy.Jobanputra@leics.gov.uk.

If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact escservicedesk@emss.org.uk.

Closing date: 4 January 2026

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