Locum Planning Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Locum Planning Lawyer for a Local Authority client. The role involves advising on various planning agreements and enforcement issues, offering the flexibility of remote work with monthly committee attendance. Ideal candidates will have experience in local authority contexts.

Qualifications

• Experienced lawyer with local authority experience.
• Understand Section 278 agreements and biodiversity laws.
• Ability to work remotely and attend monthly planning committee.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on agreements related to planning law.
• Attend planning committee once a month.
• Handle various planning enforcement matters.

Skills

Advising on Section 106 agreements

Knowledge of Planning Enforcement

Understanding of Bi-lateral and uni-lateral agreements

Job description

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting on behalf of our Local Authority client for the position of Locum Planning Lawyer.

Within this role you will advise clients on a range of matters including:

• Section 106 agreements including in relation to biodiversity net gain and phosphates
• Section 278 agreements
• Bi-lateral and uni-lateral agreements
• Planning enforcement's
• Certificates of lawful use

The role can be conducted largely remotely, however you will be required to attend planning committee (held in the afternoon) one day per month.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer with previous local authority experience.

This client is ideally looking for full time hours however part time and condensed hours will also be considered.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of Locum Planning Lawyer, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.

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