Locum Planning Lawyer

Venn Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Planning Locum to support a local authority in Yorkshire. The role involves addressing planning queries and attending monthly Planning Committee meetings. Full-time hours with potential for extension beyond initial three months. Ideal candidates will have local government experience and relevant legal qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous local government experience in a Planning Legal team.

Responsibilities

• Responding to ad hoc planning queries.
• Preparation and attendance for Planning Committee once a month.

Skills

Planning

Local Government Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

FCILEx

Job description

Venn Group have been instructed on a Planning Locum position with a local authority in Yorkshire. The role will involve responding to ad hoc planning queries and preparation and attendance for Planning Committee once a month.

Start: End of May/ Beginning of June 2025

Duration: 3 months initially, extremely likely to be extended until the end of the year

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week, FT compressed considered

Travel: Committee attendance once a month required, office attendance 1-2 times a week preferred

Rate: £55-60ph umbrella

The successful candidate will have previous local government experience in a Planning Legal team and be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx.

If you’re interested in discussing this role further, please get in touch with Leah Mandviwala ([e-mail]) or call 07441 916452.

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