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Job Title: Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner Location: Nottingham or London The Team Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Planning and Environment Group is a truly multi-disciplinary team, comprising planning lawyers, environmental lawyers, and planning consultants operating across all development sectors. The national planning practice is recognised as one of the top 10 largest teams in the UK and one of the fastest-growing in the sector, with a strengthened presence across multiple offices. The Planning Consultancy practice operates nationally from Nottingham and London offices and is led by highly experienced professionals with extensive track records across all development sectors. The team has a varied and extensive client base and a strong history of successfully advising on and promoting a wide range of sites and schemes through the planning system. The Role We are seeking experienced Senior or Principal Town Planners (minimum 5+ years' experience) to join this market-leading consultancy practice. The successful candidates will work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors, providing strategic planning advice and delivering planning solutions for a varied client base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team within a national practice, contributing to a wide variety of projects and further developing your career in planning consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

About the team The General Counsel (GC) Team sits at the heart of the organisation, within the Office of the Chair and Chief Executive. We provide high-quality, strategic legal advice that supports public protection and underpins confident, effective decision-making across the organisation. You'll join a collaborative and high-performing team of legal professionals, working closely with Principal Legal Advisers, senior lawyers, a paralegal, and colleagues across the wider "One Legal Community." The team leads on litigation, legal risk management, and organisational learning-ensuring that insight from legal challenges drives continuous improvement. This is an environment where expertise is valued, development is supported, and your contribution will directly influence how the organisation responds to complex legal issues. Your role and impact As a Senior Lawyer, you will play a central role in managing and shaping the organisation's response to legal challenge. You'll oversee a varied and high-profile caseload, including pre-litigation, litigation, and other external challenges, ensuring matters are handled in a way that is legally robust, proportionate, and aligned with organisational values. You'll lead on corporate litigation-drafting legal documents, conducting advocacy, and working closely with external counsel and insurers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. You'll also support colleagues across the organisation, providing clear, practical legal advice to senior stakeholders and ensuring witnesses are well-prepared and supported through legal proceedings. Beyond casework, you'll drive learning and improvement. You'll help shape the team's knowledge management approach, identify emerging legal risks, and lead on sharing insight from case law developments. You'll also play a leadership role within the team-supporting colleagues, contributing to team development, and deputising for Principal Legal Advisers when required. Your work will have a direct impact on protecting the public, strengthening organisational resilience, and ensuring the organisation continues to learn and evolve. What you'll bring You're a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate and the ability to conduct litigation in England and Wales. You bring strong experience of managing litigation and advising on complex or high-profile legal matters, ideally within a regulated or politically sensitive environment. You combine excellent legal analysis and advocacy skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a wide range of stakeholders. You're confident navigating complex legal issues, making sound, defensible decisions, and balancing risk with organisational priorities. Highly organised and proactive, you can manage a busy and varied caseload while meeting tight deadlines. You build strong, collaborative relationships and work effectively across teams and with external partners. Above all, you act with integrity and purpose-committed to delivering high-quality legal work that supports public protection and drives continuous improvement. Interview dates Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner Location: Nottingham or London The Team Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Planning and Environment Group is a truly multi-disciplinary team, comprising planning lawyers, environmental lawyers, and planning consultants operating across all development sectors. The national planning practice is recognised as one of the top 10 largest teams in the UK and one of the fastest-growing in the sector, with a strengthened presence across multiple offices. The Planning Consultancy practice operates nationally from Nottingham and London offices and is led by highly experienced professionals with extensive track records across all development sectors. The team has a varied and extensive client base and a strong history of successfully advising on and promoting a wide range of sites and schemes through the planning system. The Role We are seeking experienced Senior or Principal Town Planners (minimum 5+ years' experience) to join this market-leading consultancy practice. The successful candidates will work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors, providing strategic planning advice and delivering planning solutions for a varied client base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team within a national practice, contributing to a wide variety of projects and further developing your career in planning consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Litigation Paralegal (2+ Years' Experience) West End Law Firm London I am working with a boutique law firm in London's West End who are seeking an experienced and highly organised Litigation Paralegal to join their Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Principal Lawyer of a specialist practice, gaining hands-on exposure to high-value and complex matters , including cases involving well-known household names. The Role You will play a key role in supporting litigation matters from inception through to trial, with a particular focus on: Assisting on High Court litigation matters Managing and preparing court bundles to a high standard Supporting with court procedures and filings Conducting legal research and drafting documents Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties Providing general case management support on complex disputes About You A minimum of 2 years experience in litigation within a law firm Strong working knowledge of High Court procedure Proven experience in preparing trial bundles Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident working in a fast-paced environment with direct lawyer exposure A proactive and flexible approach, with a strong willingness to learn The Opportunity You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team environment, where you will work directly alongside an experienced Principal Lawyer. This role offers exceptional exposure to high-quality, high-profile work and the chance to further develop your litigation expertise within a boutique setting. There may also be the opportunity for a Training Contract for the right candidate , making this an excellent role for someone looking to take the next step in their legal career. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The starting salary for this role is 61,784 to 67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you looking to take the next step in your career in Contracts, Procurement and Projects Law? As a Contracts and Procurement Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice and assistance to the Council. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area. This is an ideal role for those interested in developing and enhancing their existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work. In this role you will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers to provide quality proactive legal advice on issues including, but not limited to, Public Contract Regulations matters, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC's and JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will have conduct of a full, varied and demanding caseload. Senior Lawyers play an active role in the management of the team, and you will be expected to deputise for the Principal Solicitor alongside actively contributing to the future delivery of first-class legal services. If you consider yourself to be an effective and dynamic individual, with some experience of managing and supervising people and the ability to motivate others whilst working in a team, then we want to hear from you! Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Negotiating and drafting experience such as construction contracts, service agreements, facilities management services Providing solutions-focused and enabling advice on a range of matters and an ability to learn quickly about subjects in which you may not have had prior experience Effective team working, including managing competing priorities to achieve client/statutory deadlines Leading and contributing at client and project meetings, providing exemplary client care and organisational skills Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Please note that advocacy will not form part of this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Commercial Property Lawyer Camden Our Client has a hybrid contract position for a Commercial Property Lawyer. This role requires you to regularly attend at the office and collaborate face to face with colleagues across the Client. Have excellent legal practice management skills to include accurate and timely time recording, strong active file compliance and more. You will be comfortable working with a high degree of personal responsibility and independently when required. You will be encouraged to think creatively and contribute to re-shaping how we think about risk and governance for a 21st digital-era organisation. You will be thoughtful about a modern legal profession and its role in local public services. Experience working in local councils is essential. Experience You will have the following technical knowledge and experience: 1. Be qualified to practice in England and Wales as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. 2. Demonstrable detailed knowledge of property law, particularly commercial property conveyancing. 3. Demonstrable working knowledge of local government law in the context of property law. 4. Ability to undertake, and experience of, the full range of land and property transactions arising from the Client's property portfolio, including the preparation, negotiation and completion of: Leases; Licences to assign, underlet, occupy, carry out alterations etc.; the grant of easements and wayleaves; the sale, acquisition, and registration of freehold and leasehold properties, both residential and commercial; and development agreements. 5. You will have a sound level of knowledge on the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and related legislation around local authority building safety as well as a sound knowledge of various local government regulators and compliance requirements. 6. Demonstrable knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, particularly Part II, including experience of the grant and termination of protected and excluded tenancies. 7. Knowledge and experience of statutory provisions and guidance on regeneration projects, particularly the law and practice on compulsory purchase orders, and the ability to advise internal clients on issues around them. 8. Knowledge of the law and procedure of land registrations, particularly the Land Registration Act 2002 and Land Registry Practice Guides. 9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including literacy, tact and diplomacy and ability to advise competently on relevant legal matters. 10. Experience of advising clients on complex and /or sensitive matters and meeting deadlines. 11. Excellent demonstrable IT skills to include familiarity with the Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Teams, ideally Excel and Powerpoint). 12 Excellent skills in complying with in-house legal practice system requirements, to include, use of case management systems for effective file management (preferably iCasework), meeting time recording targets, file auditing, compliance and risk management practices. You will have 1. Excellent professional confidence to lead on difficult and high-profile property and development local government cases when appropriate. 2. Excellent organisational skills able to manage a complex and varied workload with a flexible and innovative approach to work, ensuring that deadlines and court directed deadlines are adhered to. 3. Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, to undertake research and be able to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions. 4. You will be an effective leader who is comfortable acting as an ambassador for legal services across the council, sharing good practice and encouraging innovation amongst colleagues, to include training/mentoring junior members of the team. 5. Excellent demonstrable ability to build partnerships and good working relationships both within the service, council and with third parties. 6. Excellent flexibility and confidence to adopt new skills where required to meet renewed corporate or member priorities within your area. At times this may relate to high profile matters which have significant media and/or public attention. 7. An ability to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions which supports the Client to achieve its goals in a way which is legally compliant, risk - aware but not adverse. 8. An understanding and commitment to the Client's policies on valuing diversity, equality and inclusion. 9. Experience of handling sensitive information under the Data Protection Act and the UK General Data Protection Regulation and ensuring confidentiality. The things you will achieve. You will be a trusted advisor and provide comprehensive, high quality legal advice within the area of specialism for the role. You will advise services and senior officers on the best course of action, drawing on your experience of developing innovative and creative solutions within the law. You will work both independently and in partnership with colleagues as part of a collaborative team in the delivery of the legal service and in respect of complex work or projects. You will build partnerships with officers (including Senior officers) within service directorates, to build good working relationships and you will provide high quality solution focused legal advice to officers across Camden. You will be proactive in your approach, identifying areas for improvement within work processes or opportunities for earlier intervention in council projects and activities to ensure effective delivery of the Client's priorities You will prepare and process a large volume of all casework related matters and find solutions for clients and members to achieve their goals and ensure compliance with the law. You will undertake effective case management to ensure relevant deadlines are met. You will be an effective advocate for the Client and sole legal advisor on legal issues the Client faces often on contested applications/matters. This could involve appearing in open court or in chambers on litigious matters as appropriate, making representations to the judge when appropriate You will make sound judgments on case progression based on all the evidence and identify any areas of risk to client officers and the Senior Managers and to personally ensure that all time limits and steps are complied with ensuring the Client achieves its goals in a way which is legally compliant, risk - aware but not adverse. You will be politically aware and bring any politically contentious matters to the attention of the Senior Managers. You will be proactive in undertaking legal research and in particular in respect of new legislation, court practice and procedures. You will support the wider team by preparing briefing notes and delivering training to others about the implications of that legislation. You will feel confident having robust discussions with external clients and lawyers, who at times may be challenging, taking a lead on correspondence and negotiations with them You will work closely with the Senior Lawyer, Principal Lawyers and Head of Legal Services, notifying them of any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Client or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule or propriety or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration. You will be flexible and confident adopting new skills where required to meet renewed corporate or member priorities within your area. At times this may relate to high profile matters which have significant media and/or public attention. You may also be required to undertake any other duties and requirements appropriate to the grading of the post including other areas across the service. You will enable the effective decision-making process of the Client by checking and preparing reports for, and attending committee meetings, working party meetings and other meetings (which may be held outside standard working hours) in order to provide legal advice as and when required. You will therefore be confident building relationships with elected Members and other senior stakeholders You will be an exemplar of a legal services team which adopts best practice, making recommendations on any changes in policy or practice as and when appropriate. Proactive in your approach, you will seek out solutions rather than provide advice or support compliance as a default, acting as a role model for colleagues to adopt a similar way of working. You will mentor more junior staff as and when required to assist them in developing skills. You will be an active and compliant user of the team's case management and IT systems, ensuring you are using the system effectively to ensure proper records are maintained relating to all work undertaken. You will be an exemplar of time recording (and meet these targets), file compliance, risk management and other related good practice requirements of an in-house legal service. You will focus on the delivery of outcomes and the priorities of the Client

Litigation Paralegal (2+ Years' Experience) West End Law Firm London I am working with a boutique law firm in London's West End who are seeking an experienced and highly organised Litigation Paralegal to join their Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Principal Lawyer of a specialist practice, gaining hands-on exposure to high-value and complex matters , including cases involving well-known household names. The Role You will play a key role in supporting litigation matters from inception through to trial, with a particular focus on: Assisting on High Court litigation matters Managing and preparing court bundles to a high standard Supporting with court procedures and filings Conducting legal research and drafting documents Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties Providing general case management support on complex disputes About You A minimum of 2 years experience in litigation within a law firm Strong working knowledge of High Court procedure Proven experience in preparing trial bundles Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident working in a fast-paced environment with direct lawyer exposure A proactive and flexible approach, with a strong willingness to learn The Opportunity You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team environment, where you will work directly alongside an experienced Principal Lawyer. This role offers exceptional exposure to high-quality, high-profile work and the chance to further develop your litigation expertise within a boutique setting. There may also be the opportunity for a Training Contract for the right candidate , making this an excellent role for someone looking to take the next step in their legal career. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways £51,356 - £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement Hybrid working This is a senior in-house role within a large local authority legal service, offering the chance to work on a wide range of planning and highways matters that directly shape places, infrastructure and communities. The role sits within a specialist planning and highways team and combines high-quality technical work with opportunities to develop leadership skills. The team You'll join a dedicated Planning and Highways legal team advising on planning, highways, rights of way and related environmental matters. The team supports ambitious regeneration, infrastructure and sustainability objectives and works closely with planning officers, highways colleagues and elected members. It's a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong emphasis on practical, solutions-focused advice. The role You'll be one of the lead lawyers in the team, providing advice on a broad mix of planning and highways work. Alongside your caseload, you'll have scope to support junior lawyers and develop your management and leadership capability over time. The caseload will include: Section 106 and Section 278 agreements Complex and routine planning and highways advice Planning enforcement and public law matters Public inquiries and hearings Advising officers and elected members on risk, governance and decision-making Who this role suits A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer An experienced planning lawyer, operating at a senior level Confident advising on complex planning matters and working with committees and members Interested in broadening your experience into highways, public rights of way and wider local government law (or already experienced in these areas) Someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, even if you've not formally managed before Working arrangements and benefits Hybrid working Local Government Pension Scheme 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years, plus bank holidays Generous family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support services Travel, parking and cycle benefits For more information Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group

To support the development of HB Public Law jointly with the other Principal Lawyers and Assistant Principal Lawyers. Specifically this will include: To advise on matters arising in all areas of Housing and Civil Litigation matters, covering multiple clients, including local authorities casework which includes complex corporate projects click apply for full job details

Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor Rate: Very competitive Location: West Midlands Working: Predominantly remotely About the Commercial Contracts Role: Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor (or equivalent) to join a local authority based in the West Midlands. The role is to line manage a sizable team of lawyers, all of whom are dedicated to contracts work. As the Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor you will lead a team of 7 lawyers, including 1 to 1s, case allocation and addressing any training needs. Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts role: The successful Commercial Contracts Solicitor or Barrister will be able to 'hit the ground running' and manage their own caseload of mainly commercial matters: Experience of high-value contracts - reviewing, amending and drafting Dealing with internal stakeholders and external clients Must be able to deal with hurdles in a diplomatic way Working on standard contracts for goods and services Advising on new procurement legislation Advising on contract interpretation and dispute resolution Candidates must have previous experience as a Team Lead or Principal. This is a large team and needs an experienced manager at the helm. Benefits of the Lawyer role: Flexible working hours Mainly remote working Fantastic hourly rate and a lengthy ongoing contract We are especially interested in speaking with candidates with a public sector or local government background. How to apply for the Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor role: To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Kate Jasper in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.