Locum Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 124,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom offers an exciting opportunity for a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an excellent L500 law firm on a remote basis. This role will involve managing a diverse planning caseload with the flexibility of part-time or full-time working hours, supported by a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the field and the ability to work efficiently from the outset.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience in either private practice or public sector.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad contentious and non-contentious planning caseload.
• Benefit from secretarial support.

Skills

Self-sufficiency

Ability to manage caseload

Job description

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Birchrose Associates are working on an attractive new opportunity for a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive to assist within an excellent L500 law firm on a remote basis.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-regarded, L500 practice to source a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive to assist whilst they recruit on a permanent basis. The role is offered on a remote working basis, following an initial few days in the office to complete inductions and meet the team.

This assignment is to start in the next few weeks with an expected duration of 3 – 6 months, with potential to extend beyond this point. The locum would ideally be available to assist on a minimum of 3 days per week, with part time and full time candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The successful Locum will manage a broad contentious and non-contentious planning caseload to include. The locum will benefit from secretarial support.

• Competitive pay in the range of circa £60 per hour
• Working within a fantastic L500 firm

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive – this experience can be gained in either private practice or public sector roles
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and hit the ground running in a locum role

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.