Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Planning Lawyer for a remote role in the UK. This initial 3-month position offers a competitive rate of up to £60 per hour and requires experience in planning law. Candidates must be qualified Solicitors or Barristers. Responsibilities include supporting on Section 106 agreements and drafting Highways Agreements. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced legal professionals looking to assist a busy local authority.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent public sector experience.
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, including Section 106 and highways agreements.
• Excellent drafting and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Support on routine and complex Section 106 agreements.
• Advise on and draft Highways Agreements.
• Provide additional legal advice on planning matters as required.
• Support internal departments with planning law queries.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Strong knowledge of planning law

Excellent drafting skills

Advisory skills

Job description

Locum Planning Lawyer – Full Time or Part-Time – Remote Working – Initial 3 months – Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 3-month assignment, with the possibility for extension. The role offers fully remote working arrangements and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to support a busy in-house legal team.

The Role

Position: Locum Planning Lawyer

Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension

Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Working Pattern: Full Time or Part-time applicants considered (minimum 22 hours per week)

Duties

• Supporting on routine and complex Section 106 agreements
• Advising on and drafting Highways Agreements
• Providing additional legal advice on planning and related matters as required
• Supporting internal departments and stakeholders with planning law queries

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, including S106 and highways agreements
• Excellent drafting and advisory skills

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact the team on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference: J92829

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