Locum Planning And Highways Lawyer

VennGroup; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer for an interim role in the East Midlands. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with remote working, but planning committee attendance is essential.

Initial 3+ months with a possibility of extension; rate up to £60 per hour Umbrella. Key duties include providing planning law advice, drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 agreements, and advising on a broad range of planning and highways matters while attending monthly

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent).
• Previous Local Government Planning and Highways Law experience.
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning law advice to officers and Members.
• Draft and negotiate S106, S38 and S278 agreements.
• Advise on a broad range of planning and highways law matters.

Skills

Planning law

Highways law

Drafting S106/S38/S278

Independent working

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer - Full Time or Part Time - Initial 3 Months+ - East Midlands - Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the East Midlands area on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.

Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time or part time considered, remote working: planning committee attendance is essential
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Duties may include:

• Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
• Drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 Agreements
• Advising on a broad range of planning and highways law matters
• Attending monthly planning committees and preparing relevant reports
• Delivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council's Planning Service

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent)
• Previous Local Government Planning and Highways Law experience
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team

Job Reference: J98127

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