Job Description

Planning and Highways Lawyer - Peterborough City Council
53,895 - 59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Shape Peterborough's Future | Development & Regeneration | Dynamic Planning Practice
Be part of Peterborough's exciting transformation! Join our Planning and Highways team and help deliver the major development and regeneration projects that are reshaping the city's landscape and creating communities for the future.
Your Impact on Peterborough's Future
This is an exciting time to be a Planning Lawyer in Peterborough. With major regeneration projects underway, including the ambitious Station Quarter development, you'll be at the heart of projects that will define the city for generations to come:

• Station Quarter Regeneration - Play a key role in one of the most significant urban regeneration projects in the East of England
• Strategic Development - Handle complex planning applications and development agreements that shape sustainable growth
• Section 106 Expertise - Negotiate and draft agreements that deliver essential infrastructure and community benefits
• Planning Committee Advocacy - Regular opportunities to present to elected members and influence decision-making
• Infrastructure Delivery - Work on highways and transport projects that connect communities and enable economic growth

What You'll Do

• Manage a diverse caseload of planning and highways matters from initial advice through to completion
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
• Attend Planning Committee meetings on a rota basis to provide expert legal advice to elected members
• Advise on complex development proposals, including major regeneration schemes
• Handle planning appeals, enforcement matters, and judicial review challenges
• Work on highways agreements, adoption processes, and transport infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with planning officers, developers, and external stakeholders on major projects
• Support the delivery of the Council's growth agenda through robust legal frameworks

Why This Role Stands Out
Transformational Projects: Be part of Peterborough's biggest regeneration story - your work will literally reshape the city's skyline and communities
Varied Practice: From major commercial developments to community infrastructure, no two days are the same
Committee Work: Regular Planning Committee attendance gives you direct influence and excellent advocacy experience
Growth Opportunities: With so much development activity, there are countless opportunities to develop specialist expertise
Strategic Influence: Your legal advice shapes how Peterborough grows and develops sustainably
What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx
• Strong planning law experience with knowledge of development processes
• Experience with Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
• Understanding of highways law and infrastructure delivery
• Confident communication skills for committee presentations and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage complex, multi-party negotiations
• Interest in urban development and regeneration projects
• Commercial awareness and understanding of development economics

Your Rewards
Competitive Salary: 53,895 - 59,516