Planning Solicitor / Lawyer

Now is a great time to join Rochdale Council as planning lawyer and play a pivotal role in helping us to deliver our exciting growth agenda including initiatives such as Atom Valley, town centre masterplans and applications for major development projects. As our planning lawyer, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the professional sectors in planning, highways and legal and be an integral team member supporting the teams at they work to determine a wide variety of planning applications and deliver a broad range of development and highway related projects. The role will therefore include providing advice on major development projects at the various planning stages, planning permissions and conditions, counsel instructions and legal matters around highways and public rights of way and include preparing s106 legal agreements. You'll also be an integral member of the team at various committee meetings and undertake advocacy as required. About you: As a lawyer with planning experience, we are also looking for team player who enjoys working across the professional sectors and recognises the value the role can play in supporting our growth agenda. The successful candidate will be based in our award winning office accommodation in the heart of Rochdale town centre which has recently undergone multi-million pound regeneration. Our offices are also in close proximity to the transport interchange providing easy access to Metrolink and wide variety of bus services. About us: Wider benefits of working at Rochdale Council also include:

• Parking permit available
• Flexible working hours / Agile working (subject to business needs)
• Discounted Gym membership
• Staff Groups, including Gardening, Menopause Café & Crafting
• Workplace Wellbeing initiatives
• Lifestyle savings platform (Vivup)
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Free EAP for immediate family members
• Free Will writing for staff and family
At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.
• Proud of the difference we make
• Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
• Pioneering and Open in our Approach
Succeed at Rochdale:
• Support to thrive and develop your career
• Progression opportunities
• Culture of learning & development
• Ambitious plans for the future
• Wellbeing support
• Best Corporate Workplace in the UK
• Located at the Heart of Riverside surrounded by shops, cafes, bars & leisure facilities
• Fabulous public transport links