Principal Planning Lawyer

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority Shared Service based in Cambridgeshire, for a principal planning lawyer to join them on a permanent basis.You will advise client organisations in planning, development and highways matters, attending courts and tribunals as necessary and undertaking your own advocacy. As principal, this role also includes supervising other members of the team in a line management capacity, monitoring team performance, caseloads and development.Previous UK local government experience is essential.To apply you will be:An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executiveAble to demonstrate previous experience of handling a caseload of planning and highways mattersAble to attend the office in Cambridgeshire at least 2 days per weekThe salary for this role is £60,600 - £75,200 per annum, including a management allowance.For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: lhull@Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Created: 2025-08-01