Salary: £40,777 - £49,282 per annum for Senior Lawyer (Planning) (Pro rata for part time) /£49,282-£53,460 per annum for Principal Lawyer
Senior Lawyer (Planning) (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
2 year fixed term contract, up to £49,282 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week, part time hours considered
OR
Principal Lawyer (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
2 year fixed term contract, up to £53,460 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week, part time hours considered
We have a vacancy within the Legal Services team to assist with planning matters but particularly s106 agreements and planning queries. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate that they are keen and highly motivated, with excellent initiative, sound judgment and a flexible approach. You must have good energy, and enthusiasm with a real desire to join our small but busy in-house team.
The role of Senior Lawyer or Principal Lawyer will be offered based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. The level of the work you will deal with will be commensurate with the post recruited to and will depend on your qualifications, relevant experience and knowledge of the Town and County Planning legislation. You will also be expected to act as the legal advisor at Planning Committee so having experience of working with members would be useful. You may also be required to get involved with working groups, staff focus groups and present training sessions to members and staff.
The appointment will be made within the salary range of the role offered, depending upon qualifications and experience. Please see the job descriptions and person specifications for further details.
This post will be based in Pershore, with travel to Malvern as required.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- Degree in a related subject
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (Principal role)
- Experience of drafting legal agreements (complex agreements for Principal role)
- Fully mobile with access to transport
- Flexible and adaptable approach with commitment to improving and developing the in-house legal and governance service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and statutory time constraints.Ability to work with confidential and sensitive matters
- Hard working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good negotiating skills
- Sound judgment
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening meetings
Ideally you will have worked in local government and have experience of working with members but this is not essential. Political awareness and sensitivity is also desirable.
Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver Our Council Plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:
What we can offer
- Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
- Committed training programme and development opportunities
- Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount (Pershore)
- Discounted Gym and swim membership
- Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.
We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.
Please note: Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
To discuss the post or for further information, please call Heather Peachey, Head of Legal Services on .
Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 26 March 2026
Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.
Attached documents
Malvern Hills District Council plan
Senior Lawyer (Planning) Job Description
Principal Lawyer Job Description
Employee Benefits
Location: Pershore
