Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer for a part-time remote role based in Leicester. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on large-scale development and collaborate with council officials on significant projects. This opportunity offers an initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension and requires expertise in planning law.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer.
• Ability to draft and negotiate legal agreements.
• Familiarity with public sector planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on planning and highways matters.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, including s.106 and s.278.
• Collaborate with council officers on planning projects.

Skills

Expert legal advice on planning

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Strong communication skills

Job description

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer, leicester

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Part Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group is seeking a proficient Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a respected Council on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to contribute their expertise to significant projects in the public sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert legal advice on planning, large-scale development, and highways matters.
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on legal agreements, including s.106 and s.278 agreements.
• Collaborating with council officers to support planning and highways projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Start Date: January 2024
• Duration: Initial 3-month contract, with a strong potential for extension.
• Working Arrangements: Part Time, 20-25 hours a week. Fully remote working available.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team in a dynamic and high-profile role within the public sector.

If you are interested in applying or would like further details, please contact Louise Francis at [e-mail] or call 07441 916438.

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

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Created on 22/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom