Planning Lawyer
Location
Vincent Square, Greater London
Job Type
Full-time
Category
legal
Posted
June 15, 2026
Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Public sector client for Qualified Solicitors / Barristers with circa 3+ years PQE to take on the role of Planning Lawyer for 6 – 12 months. This is a hybrid working role needing 60% onsite in Westminster.
This is a varied advisory role combining Planning and environmental law advice, Public law / judicial review risk, Policy development and legislation support as well as high-profile casework.
You will provide advice on:
Planning decisions (including called-in decisions and appeals)
Planning reform and legislation (including SIs)
Infrastructure and major development projects
Legal risk and potential challenge (including JR)Key Responsibilities
Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice on planning, environmental and public law matters
Advise on major infrastructure and development projects (e.g. energy, transport, regeneration)
Support policy development and legislative change, including drafting seco...
This is a varied advisory role combining Planning and environmental law advice, Public law / judicial review risk, Policy development and legislation support as well as high-profile casework.
You will provide advice on:
Planning decisions (including called-in decisions and appeals)
Planning reform and legislation (including SIs)
Infrastructure and major development projects
Legal risk and potential challenge (including JR)Key Responsibilities
Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice on planning, environmental and public law matters
Advise on major infrastructure and development projects (e.g. energy, transport, regeneration)
Support policy development and legislative change, including drafting seco...