Locum Planning Prosecutions Lawyer

VennGroup; England; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is recruiting a Locum Planning Prosecutions Lawyer to join a local authority in the East Midlands. This part-time locum role offers remote working options, on an initial 3-month contract with potential extension. Area of law: Planning Prosecutions.

Rate: Up to £65 per hour (Umbrella). Ideal candidate: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with litigation and advocacy rights; strong experience handling planning prosecutions on behalf of Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Solicitor or Barrister with litigation and advocacy rights.

Responsibilities

• Handle 10-20 matters of planning prosecutions on behalf of the local authority
• Provide 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

Skills

Litigation & Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister with Litigation and Advocacy rights

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

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.