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 schemes
• Strategic Development Work – Advise on major planning applications and agreements driving sustainable growth
• Section 106 Expertise – Draft and negotiate obligations that fund vital community infrastructure
• Planning Committee Involvement – Present to elected members and contribute to key planning decisions
• Infrastructure Delivery – Help shape highway and transport projects that strengthen connectivity and support economic prosperity

What You'll Be Doing

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