Senior Planning Solicitor

Senior Solicitor – Planning, Highways and Licensing

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London
Pay Rate: £400 per day (umbrella)
Department: Chief Solicitor – Planning and Property
Reports to: Head of Law (Place)
Contract Type: Temporary | Full-time | Agile Hybrid Working (Min. 2 days per week on site)

About the Role
Join our dynamic Planning, Highways and Licensing team as a Senior Solicitor, delivering expert legal support for Hammersmith & Fulham's ambitious regeneration projects. You'll advise on major urban developments, compulsory purchases, property transactions, and public-private partnerships while ensuring compliance with council priorities like climate and equality goals.

This role demands sharp legal acumen to guide officers, senior leaders, and councillors through complex planning committees, licensing hearings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on major planning applications, redevelopment schemes, compulsory purchase orders, and appropriations.
• Draft and negotiate complex planning agreements, highways agreements, and property documents.
• Attend and represent at planning committees, licensing sub-committees, public inquiries, and courts (High Court, Court of Appeal, Tribunals).
• Support the Head of Law on high-profile matters, including monitoring officer duties and legal risk assessments.
• Instruct Counsel/external solicitors per service protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Align all actions with the Council's climate/ecological emergency declaration and corporate values.

About You
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow entitled to practice in England & Wales, with:

• Proven expertise in complex property, regeneration, and planning law cases.
• Strong track record negotiating/drafting planning/highways agreements and advising on major developments.
• Experience delivering proactive, authoritative advice to senior decision-makers.
• Ability to provide leadership, empower teams, and communicate expert solutions clearly.

About Us
Hammersmith & Fulham champions inclusivity, agile working, and sustainability. We're a Disability Confident employer, welcoming diverse applicants and flexible arrangements. Support civil emergencies, data security, health & safety, and safeguarding as required.

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