Planning Lawyer (Remote Working)

Job Description

Planning Lawyer – East Herts District Council

Salary : Total remuneration up to £62,169 per annum!

48,460 - £58,669 per annum, plus £3,500 market supplement

Location : Remote working!

Once monthly in-person attendance required for Planning Committees

Venn Group are proud to have partnered with East Herts District Council in order to appoint an experienced and motivated Planning Lawyer to join its forward-thinking team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the most vibrant and rapidly developing areas in the country, including contributing to transformative projects like a new, 10,000-home garden town.

About the Role

As the council’s sole Planning Lawyer, you will :

• Deliver expert legal advice on complex planning matters, including Section 106 agreements, enforcement actions, and public inquiries.
• Support high-profile projects that will define the future of East Hertfordshire’s communities.
• Advise and guide elected members and officers, with a key role in Planning Committees.
• Develop innovative solutions to the legal challenges of a dynamic and busy planning authority.

Why East Hert...