Legal Director or Partner – Planning – Gloucestershire – Hybrid

Overview

In this role you lead strategic planning advice from site appraisal to determination and appeal, helping landowners and developers navigate a fast-changing landscape. You will advise on s.106, highways, and development frameworks, and manage contentious matters such as judicial reviews and compulsory purchases. Collaboration with land agents, consultants, and valuers on major schemes is key, with a supportive, collegiate culture and a strong emphasis on work-life balance in a desirable region. This opportunity offers autonomy and meaningful impact on landmark developments in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategic planning advice from site appraisal through to determination and appeal
• Advise on s.106 agreements, highways arrangements and development frameworks
• Handle contentious work including judicial review and compulsory purchase matters
• Collaborate with land agents, consultants and valuers on major schemes

Key requirements

• autonomy
• collaborative/collegial culture
• strong advisory and stakeholder management skills
• expertise in planning law and development frameworks
• experience with s.106 highway agreements
• contentious planning matters (judicial review, compulsory purchase)

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