Planning Solicitor

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Peterborough is seeking a Planning and Highways Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on planning and highways matters. This role involves drafting Section 106 agreements and representing Legal Services at Planning Committees. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong planning law experience and a keen interest in regeneration. Competitive compensation is offered within a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong planning law experience, ideally including development agreements.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-party negotiations with commercial awareness.
• Interest in regeneration and infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and complex planning obligations.
• Advise on major development proposals and regeneration projects.
• Represent Legal Services at Planning Committee.

Skills

Planning law experience

Knowledge of Section 106 agreements

Confidence advising committees

Complex negotiations

Interest in regeneration

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow

Job description

Overview

Peterborough City Council provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

This role: Planning and Highways Lawyer, focusing on developments from city-centre regeneration to large-scale transport schemes. You’ll provide expert legal advice on planning and highways matters to support regeneration and infrastructure delivery.

This is a role involving complex, high-profile work where your advice influences how the city evolves, including negotiating Section 106 agreements, guiding planning committees, and advising on highways law.

What You’ll Do

• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and complex planning obligations
• Advise on major development proposals, regeneration projects, and transport infrastructure
• Represent Legal Services at Planning Committee with clear, confident advice
• Support planning appeals, enforcement cases, and judicial reviews
• Provide highways law advice, including agreements and adoption processes
• Work closely with planners, engineers, developers, and senior stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow
• Strong planning law experience, ideally including development agreements
• Knowledge of Section 106 agreements and highways law
• Confidence advising committees and senior stakeholders in public forums
• Ability to manage complex, multi-party negotiations with commercial awareness
• Interest in regeneration and infrastructure delivery

Why Join

• High-Profile Projects: Play a leading part in schemes like the landmark Station Quarter redevelopment
• Visible Impact: See your work shape the city’s long-term infrastructure and growth
• Professional Development: Gain expertise quickly through a varied caseload and committee experience
• Supportive Culture: Collaborative colleagues, strong CPD, and a balanced hybrid working model

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Government Administration
• Legal Services
• Law Practice

Note: This listing includes various location and time-stamped postings from Peterborough City Council and related roles. The core responsibilities and qualifications above reflect the Planning and Highways Lawyer position.