Job Description

Salary

From 40,476 to 51,802 per annum (Grade JK)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Legal

Date posted

04/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00000693



Are you a skilled and motivated lawyer with
a passion for planning and environmental law? West Berkshire
Council is seeking a Lawyer (Planning) to join our Legal and
Democratic Service, reporting to the Principal Lawyer - Planning,
Regeneration & Property. This is an excellent opportunity to
work in a dynamic and supportive legal team, providing
high-quality legal advice and support to a range of
stakeholders.


About the
Role

As a Lawyer (Planning), you will be
responsible for:


Providing legal advice and support on planning, regeneration, and property matters Advising on planning applications, appeals, and enforcement issues Drafting legal documents, including agreements, notices, and correspondence Representing the Council at planning inquiries and hearings Working collaboratively with other teams and services to achieve positive outcomes




You will be part of a dedicated team of
professionals, working together to deliver excellent services to
our local community.



The ideal candidate will possess the
following skills and attributes:


Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with relevant legal qualifications Experience in providing legal advice on planning and environmental law Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and case law Strong drafting and negotiation skills Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Team player with a collaborative approach to working




If you are passionate about planning law
and want to make a positive impact in your local community, this
role is perfect for you.



West Berkshire Council offer excellent
employment benefits such as:


Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years& service.




Please note that the closing date is given
as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if
we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if
you are interested, please submit your application as early as
possible to avoid disappointment.



This post is a Sensitive Post for the
purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the
post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any
prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you
are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement
in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full
details of the restrictions can be found in the Council&s
Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.



For an informal discussion about the role,
please contact Sarah House on 01635 519569 or email

sarah.house@westberks.gov.uk

.



Join us at West Berkshire Council and make
a positive impact in our community while advancing your
career.



Explore everything that a career with West
Berkshire Council has to offer here:
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Equal
Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of
employment and positively encourages applications from people who
fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the
Equality Act 2010.


How to
apply

Please now complete a short online
application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.



This role has been identified as public
facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the
requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with
confidence in English applies.



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