Planning and Highways Solicitor

Job Title

Planning Solicitor

£42,000 - 57,000 per annum

Predominantly Remote, Full-time. Offered on a hybrid basis with flexibility to work the majority of the time remotely; occasional office attendance for planning committees twice a month.

Panoramic Associates has partnered with North Hertfordshire District Council to recruit a Planning Solicitor to join their established legal team. The salary ranges between £42,000 - £57,000 per annum dependent upon experience; an additional car allowance of up to £3,000 is available for those with a strong local government background. The council offers permanent benefits including an employer pension contribution of 19% and flexible working policies such as hours and time‑off‑in‑lieu that allow additional leave days.

• Handling a caseload of planning law matters including drafting s106 agreements
• Providing legal advice on a wide range of planning matters.
• Advising on highways matters
• Handling planning enforcement matters such as issuing planning enforcement notices.
• Attend planning committees on behalf of the local authority

• At least 2-5 years PQE as a Planning Solicitor
• Previous experience working within a local authority
• Strong knowledge and understanding of planning law
• Preferably previous experience advising on highways law
• Flexible Working - Flexible start and finish times to allow a good work‑life balance & accommodate childcare pick‑up/appointments etc. Additionally compressed hours available.
• Flexi‑Time Scheme – You can bank additional hours worked and take the time back when suits you in the form of leave (up to 2 days per month).
• Holiday Entitlement - 26 days annual leave per annum minimum plus bank holidays, which increases with grade of position & tenure. Bank holidays are 8 per year + 3 statutory days off for Christmas Close, overall 37.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – You can purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave via the council's salary sacrifice team.
• Paid Volunteering Days - 2 days per year as paid leave.
• Christmas Close Down – Many of the council's services including legal typically close between Christmas & New Year.
• Professional Development/PC – Continued professional development is supported including potentially costs covered for ongoing training courses etc. Note that from October 2025 a PC renewal will be processed for permanent staff.
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📩 Interested? If you want to discuss the role and day‑to‑day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or please contact Georgia Macmenemey on  or email.