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Planning and Highways Lawyer – Peterborough City Council
£53,895 – £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Major Developments. Strategic Growth. Legal Influence.
Join a council that’s actively shaping its future. With large-scale regeneration underway – including the landmark Station Quarter project – Peterborough offers planning lawyers a career-defining opportunity to work on transformational development and infrastructure schemes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
- Advising on major development proposals, including regeneration and transport infrastructure
- Representing Legal Services at Planning Committee
- Supporting planning appeals, enforcement cases, and judicial review challenges
- Advising on highways law, including agreements and adoption processes
- Working closely with planners, developers, engineers and senior stakeholders
- Providing robust legal frameworks that enable sustainable growth and regeneration
Why This Role Stands Out
- Strategic Projects – Help deliver the Station Quarter and other major regeneration schemes
- Tangible Impact – Your legal work helps shape communities, infrastructure and investment
- Professional Growth – With a high volume of development, there’s scope to deepen your expertise quickly
- Committee Advocacy – Gain valuable public law experience and build your confidence advising elected members
- Balanced Working – Enjoy a hybrid model with strong team support and career progression
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
- Solid planning law experience, ideally with exposure to complex development agreements
- Strong understanding of Section 106 and highways law
- Confidence in presenting legal advice in committee and stakeholder settings
- Commercial awareness and the ability to navigate multi-party negotiations
- Interest in regeneration, infrastructure, and the development process
Want to find out more?
Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group: [email protected]
