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Senior Planning Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
Location
Maidstone
Posted
June 20, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To provide specialist legal advice and support on a broad range of planning law matters, ensuring the Authority's interests are protected and legal services are delivered efficiently and effectively. The postholder will manage complex planning matters with minimal supervision, advising officers, members, and stakeholders on planning obligations, development proposals, enforcement issues, and related legal matters. Key Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice on planning law and associated local government matters. Draft, negotiate, and complete Section 106 Agreements, Deeds of Variation, and other planning-related legal documents. Advise on planning applications, planning obligations, development proposals, and statutory planning processes. Provide legal support on complex and high-profile planning matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policy. Advise on planning enforcement matters and assist with enforcement ...