Job Description

Senior Solicitor (Property, Planning & Highways)

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This position has been identified as a Politically Restricted post under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended) and the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (No.2) Regulations 1990 imposing political restrictions on the holders of certain posts.


The posts are either specified in the Act or contained in a list which the County Council is required to prepare and maintain. The list includes specified and sensitive positions.


Salary
50,788 - 56,046 per annum

National pay award pending

Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid
/ Person Specification
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Competency Framework

Tier 6
Number of posts
1
Interview date
18 & 19 August 2025

Closing Date

11 August 2025 23:55

Make a Real Impact in Public Service

Are you a skilled solicitor or barrister with expertise in Commercial Property or Planning Law? Are you ready for a new challenge where your legal skills can help the Council to make a real impact. If so, we have an opening for a Senior Solicitor to lead and manage a team of Property, Planning & Highways legal advisors. This is a full-time, permanent role which will be hybrid working with some office attendance, as the job requires.

About the Role

As well as managing a team of legal professionals, you will be the go-to expert in either commercial property or planning law. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and make informed decisions, while having the chance to work on meaningful and high- impact projects. You will work closely with our service clients, senior officers, and our elected members on some challenging and exciting projects.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join us in the public sector. We believe in fostering a friendly and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We can offer opportunities for mentoring and coaching to help our team members grow both personally and professionally.


You will join a friendly and forward-thinking service with access to:

Hybrid working Flexi-working A varied but manageable caseload Generous annual leave entitlement Local government pension scheme

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister with strong experience in:

Commercial property including sale and purchase of land, complex leases and land development and regeneration deals and/or Planning, including s.106 agreements and CIL, planning law and policy, reviewing and advising on planning conditions, planning enforcement, attending and advising at planning committee, ideally including knowledge of minerals and waste planning matters. Previous management experience is a bonus but not essential (we'll support your development).

If you have an interest working in the public sector with a willingness to expand your knowledge and eager to contribute to the success of our Council, we are keen to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds ideal and you're looking for a role where your legal expertise can truly make a difference, we are keen to hear from you. Submit your application online today to take the first step towards an exciting career with us!

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

sorriya.richeux@nottscc.gov.uk

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.


Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.


Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.