Senior Lawyer Planning & Highways in Northampton

Job Description Lawyer with Planning expertise sought for a Lexcel Accredited, award‑winning law firm based in Bedfordshire on a permanent basis. The option to work from their Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire offices; along with hybrid working and an impressive benefits package including 22% pension contributions, generous holiday allowances, discounted shopping vouchers, condensed working arrangements and a structured career progression path.

Responsibilities

Planning guidance

Advising on multi‑agency projects

Large scale developments

Highways

Conducting negotiations with third parties

Compulsory purchase

Planning consents

Enforcements

Building and maintaining client relationships

The Candidate

Solicitors, Legal Executives and Barristers with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE

Experience in planning and/or highways law is essential for this role

Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Highly organised with the ability to meet and exceed tight deadlines

Demonstrate a strong work ethic

IT literate with expertise using Microsoft Office

Knowledge and/or experience within local authority is highly advantageous

Is personable, self‑motivated and client‑focused

The Firm Our client is a highly regarded law firm specialising in the public sector. It is one of the first of its kind to be established in the UK, serving over one hundred organisations across the public sectors, including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, foundation trusts, charities and fire services. This forward‑thinking, award‑winning firm meets the highest management and customer care standards.

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