Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer for a dynamic role within a Local Authority. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice on planning and highways matters. The role is designed for a legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and values work-life balance, thanks to its hybrid working arrangement. With an initial duration of 3 months and the possibility for extension, this is a unique chance to make a significant impact in the public sector. If you're passionate about planning law and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and highways law is essential.
• Ability to provide legal advice to senior staff and council officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on planning, highways, and public rights of way law.
• Collaborate with council officers to ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Legal Advice

Planning Law

Highways Law

Public Rights of Way

S106 Agreements

S38 & S278 Highway Agreements

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid – 3+ months – East of England

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are seeking a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to immerse themselves in a well-established Local Authority, managing a varied caseload of planning, highways, and public rights of way matters.

Role Details:

• Rate: DOE
• Working Arrangements: Full Time, Hybrid with Committee Attendance
• Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on planning, highways, and public rights of way law to the members and Senior members of staff
• Advise on S106 agreements, S38 & S278 highway agreements, and related legal matters
• Collaborating with council officers to support planning and highways projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies

The position offers a competitive rate based on experience, alongside a hybrid working arrangement, with Committees attendance required, offering a great work-life balance.

To apply, please submit your application online or reach out to Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance. You can contact the team for further details by phone on 07441916438 or email at [e-mail].

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.