Locum Planning Prosecutions Lawyer

Venn Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting a Locum Planning Prosecutions Lawyer to join a local authority in the East Midlands. This part-time role (20-25 hours weekly) offers remote working and a rate up to £65 per hour (Umbrella) on an initial 3-month contract.

The ideal candidate is a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with litigation and advocacy rights and has solid experience handling planning prosecution matters for local authorities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with litigation and advocacy rights.
• Strong experience handling planning prosecution matters for local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Handling 10-20 matters of planning prosecutions on behalf of the local authority.
• Providing legal advice on planning and related regulatory matters.
• Full case preparation and case management for Court proceedings.
• Liaising with Officers and internal clients across Local Authority departments.
• Reviewing work to ensure high standard and compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Planning Prosecutions

Litigation & Advocacy rights

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Barrister

Job description

Locum Planning Prosecutions Lawyer – East Midlands – 3 months + – Part-time – Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Planning Prosecutions Lawyer to join a reputable local authority in the East Midlands.

This is a Locum assignment, on an initial 3-month contract with possibility for extension. The role will be on a part-time basis, 20-25 hours per week, and will be able to offer remote working.

Area of law: Planning Prosecutions

Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella)

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with Litigation and Advocacy rights
• Strong experience of handling Planning Prosecution matters on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:

• Handling 10-20 matters of planning prosecutions on behalf of the local authority
• Providing legal advice on planning, and potentially other regulatory and enforcement matters
• Full case preparation and case management for Court proceedings
• Liaising with Officers and internal clients across multiple Local Authority departments
• Reviewing work to ensure a high standard and compliance with legal requirements

Job reference: J98683

For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Emily Taylor or Connie Ross on 07441 916435.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.