Employer Info
Peterborough City Council
Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom
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Senior Lawyer - Planning & Highways
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Practice Area(s):
Highways, Planning
Location:
Cambridgeshire, East of England
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Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Employer type:
Local Authority
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Job Description:
£55,620 - £61,421 per annum
Do you want to use your legal expertise to shape large‑scale regeneration projects and influence Peterborough's growth?
This is a pivotal moment to join us as a Planning Lawyer. With large‑scale regeneration underway - including the landmark Station Quarter project - you'll contribute to developments that will influence the city's future for decades:
Station Quarter Regeneration – Support one of the East of England's most significant regeneration schemesStrategic Development Work – Advise on major planning applications and agreements driving sustainable growthSection 106 Expertise – Draft and negotiate obligations that fund vital community infrastructurePlanning Committee Involvement – Present to elected members and contribute to key planning decisionsInfrastructure Delivery – Help shape highway and transport projects that strengthen connectivity and support economic prosperityWhat You'll Be Doing Managing a varied caseload of planning and highways matters from initial instruction to completion
Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements and planning obligations Providing expert legal advice at Planning Committee meetings (on a rota basis) Advising on complex development proposals, including major regeneration programmes Dealing with planning appeals, enforcement issues, and judicial review matters Supporting work on highways agreements, adoption processes, and transport‑related projects Working collaboratively with planners, developers, and external partners to progress key schemes Underpinning the Council's growth ambitions through sound, strategic legal advice What We're Looking For A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with a current practising certificate Solid experience in planning law and the development process Strong understanding of Section 106 agreements and planning obligations Knowledge of highways law and infrastructure delivery Confident communicator with the ability to advise committees and engage stakeholders Skilled in handling complex negotiations involving multiple parties Interest in urban development, placemaking, and regeneration Commercial awareness and understanding of the development sector Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards Closing date: 31 August 2026
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