Locum Highways & Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Locum Highways & Litigation Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West. The role offers remote work with an hourly rate of up to £55. Candidates should have experience in Local Authority and a background in planning and litigation law.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a relevant legal qualification and experience in Local Authority.
• Experience in handling planning and litigation matters is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on planning matters including highways.
• Draft and negotiate sector 106 agreements.
• Advise clients in negotiation on legal matters.
• Provide legal support to Committees and Directorates.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice in relevant areas.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Previous Local Authority experience

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Education

Barrister or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Overview

Locum Highways & Litigation Lawyer – Local Authority – South West – Full Time – Remote Working - £55 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Locum Highways & Litigation Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience. Applications are welcomed from both full and part-time candidates. You will be handling a mixed caseload which may include highways and planning work, alongside elements of criminal and/or civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on a wide range of planning matters including highways and PROW cases
• Drafting and negotiating sector 106 agreements
• Advising and representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in planning matters and legal practice areas relevant to the post
• Providing legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates when directed
• Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning and litigation law specifically and Local Government Law generally

Requirements / Qualifications

The role requires a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience.

Details

An hourly rate of up to £55 via umbrella is offered for this position. This position can be worked remotely.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood in the first instance at 0117 930 8760. Alternatively, email [e-mail] including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.