Planning Lawyer
Islington Council · Islington, London
Planning Lawyer at Islington Council, based in Islington, London. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Islington, London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
Reference https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3035/planning-lawyer.html
About the role
- Advert Start Date: - 05 Aug 2026
- Job category: - Support and administrative services
- Location: - 222 Upper Street
- Salary Details: - £52,920 - £62,634 (PO4-6)
- About The Role: -
Job Overview
Following a recent reorganisation, an exciting opportunity has arisen within Legal Services for a dedicated, enthusiastic Planning Lawyer to join the team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for public service, this could be your next career step.
Main duties of the job
The primary function of the post will be to work collaboratively with colleagues across services dealing with planning and highways projects.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX to join our high-performing in-house team as a Planning Lawyer, specialising in planning and highways law and related legislation and experience of advising planning committees. You will have to be highly motivated and a team player.
Working for our organisation
You will be working within the planning team within the legal services department responsible for dealing with both contentious and non-contentious planning and highways matters including section 106 agreements, planning appeals and judicial reviews.
The post has a number of key duties but also involves responding to a rapidly changing environment. You must be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:Name and Job Title: Laura Avery, Principal Planning Lawyer
Email: [email removed]
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Reference: https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3035/planning-lawyer.html · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Islington Council
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