Interim Planning Solicitor

Interim Planning Solicitor Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 (pay award pending)

Location: Ormskirk / Hybrid, with travel to other locations required

Closing Date: Monday 20 July (Midnight)

• Employer: West Lancashire Borough Council

Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 (pay award pending)

Location: Ormskirk / Hybrid, with travel to other locations required

We are seeking a skilled and motivated legal  professional with experience in Planning and Regulatory law, playing a key role in delivering a high quality, proactive and customer focused legal service to the Council.

Reporting to the Principal Solicitor, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive legal service across planning matters, contributing to the Council's strategic priorities and ensuring that decisions are underpinned by a robust legal framework. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting sustainable development and shaping the communities we serve.

About the Role

The role will involve:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning and regulatory matters, including planning applications, enforcement, appeals, inquiries and related litigation
• Providing clear, pragmatic and solution-focused legal advice on complex planning issues, including development management, policy and interpretation of legislation
• Drafting and advising on planning agreements, including section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings and related infrastructure arrangements
• Preparing and conducting cases, including advocacy where appropriate, in courts, tribunals and public inquiries or instruct Counsel as required
• Supporting the development of planning policy, including local plans and neighbourhood plans, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
• Attending committees, sub-committees and working groups, providing timely and accurate legal advice to Members and senior officers
• Contributing to the drafting of bespoke legal documentation and the development of new processes and working practices in evolving areas of law
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders to deliver coordinated and effective outcomes
• Supporting continuous improvement within the legal service, contributing to a proactive, efficient and high-performing team

You will play a key role in supporting the Council's corporate objectives, helping to manage risk, uphold governance standards and ensure lawful and effective delivery of planning services.

What You Will Bring

You will be a capable and confident legal professional with experience in planning law and a strong commitment to public service. You will bring:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with experience in planning law and local government work
• Strong technical knowledge of planning legislation, practice and procedure, including enforcement and planning obligations
• Experience of drafting legal agreements and handling planning-related proceedings, including advocacy or case preparation
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines within a complex environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise senior officers, Members and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide creative and legally sound solutions
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with sound judgement and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative and supportive team

You will be driven to deliver excellent outcomes, contribute to continuous improvement and support a culture that is customer-focused, professional and responsive.

We encourage you to click the below link to visit our campaign website which includes more information about West Lancashire Borough Council, the role, key useful documents and how to apply: West Lancashire Borough Council - Legal Opportunities > NY Resourcing

Closing Date: Monday 20 July (Midnight)

Please note: we are also recruiting to the following roles, for further information, please click the link above.

• Governance Solicitor 
• Housing and Litigation Solicitor 
• Contracts & Procurement Senior Legal Executive/Solicitor 
• Interim Contracts & Procurement Senior Solicitor 

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Further information on how we process your data can be found here.

• Job Type : Professional & Technical Job Category : Legal and Democratic Services Salary Band : £40,000 - £50,000 Working Pattern : Full Time Contract Type : Temporary Town : Ormskirk , " />

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Interim Planning Solicitor

Employer: West Lancashire Borough Council

Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 (pay award pending)

Location: Ormskirk / Hybrid, with travel to other locations required

We are seeking a skilled and motivated legal professional with experience in Planning and Regulatory law, playing a key role in delivering a high quality, proactive and customer focused legal service to the Council.

Reporting to the Principal Solicitor, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive legal service across planning matters, contributing to the Council's strategic priorities and ensuring that decisions are underpinned by a robust legal framework. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting sustainable development and shaping the communities we serve.

About the Role

The role will involve:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning and regulatory matters, including planning applications, enforcement, appeals, inquiries and related litigation
• Providing clear, pragmatic and solution-focused legal advice on complex planning issues, including development management, policy and interpretation of legislation
• Drafting and advising on planning agreements, including section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings and related infrastructure arrangements
• Preparing and conducting cases, including advocacy where appropriate, in courts, tribunals and public inquiries or instruct Counsel as required
• Supporting the development of planning policy, including local plans and neighbourhood plans, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
• Attending committees, sub-committees and working groups, providing timely and accurate legal advice to Members and senior officers
• Contributing to the drafting of bespoke legal documentation and the development of new processes and working practices in evolving areas of law
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders to deliver coordinated and effective outcomes
• Supporting continuous improvement within the legal service, contributing to a proactive, efficient and high-performing team

You will play a key role in supporting the Council's corporate objectives, helping to manage risk, uphold governance standards and ensure lawful and effective delivery of planning services.

What You Will Bring

You will be a capable and confident legal professional with experience in planning law and a strong commitment to public service. You will bring:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with experience in planning law and local government work
• Strong technical knowledge of planning legislation, practice and procedure, including enforcement and planning obligations
• Experience of drafting legal agreements and handling planning-related proceedings, including advocacy or case preparation
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines within a complex environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise senior officers, Members and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide creative and legally sound solutions
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with sound judgement and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative and supportive team

You will be driven to deliver excellent outcomes, contribute to continuous improvement and support a culture that is customer-focused, professional and responsive.

We encourage you to click the below link to visit our campaign website which includes more information about West Lancashire Borough Council, the role, key useful documents and how to apply: West Lancashire Borough Council - Legal Opportunities > NY Resourcing

Closing Date: Monday 20 July (Midnight)

Please note: we are also recruiting to the following roles, for further information, please click the link above.

• Governance Solicitor
• Housing and Litigation Solicitor
• Contracts & Procurement Senior Legal Executive/Solicitor
• Interim Contracts & Procurement Senior Solicitor

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Further information on how we process your data can be found here.

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Interim Planning Solicitor

Posted: 18/06/2026

Closing date: 20/07/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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