Locum Highways & Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group - Bristol; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in the South West is seeking a qualified Locum Highways & Litigation Lawyer for a remote, full-time role. The ideal candidate will have experience in Local Authority law and will handle a mixed caseload of planning and litigation matters. An hourly rate of up to £55 is offered. Interested applicants should contact the agency with their CV.

Qualifications

• Experience handling mixed caseloads in criminal and civil litigation.
• Ability to advise on planning matters including highways and PROW cases.
• Skilled in negotiating sector 106 agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on planning matters and legal practices.
• Draft and negotiate sector 106 agreements.
• Represent clients in negotiations and discussions.

Skills

Local Authority experience

Legal advice

Drafting agreements

Research skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

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.

Duties may include the following:

• 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

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 on 0117 930 8760 in the first instance. Alternatively, email [e-mail] (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.