Locum Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Locum Planning Solicitor to manage relevant planning cases on a remote basis. With a competitive hourly rate and flexible part-time or full-time availability, this role offers valuable experience in a high-profile legal environment. The position is designed for professionals seeking to step into a challenging yet rewarding locum opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Secretarial support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience in private practice or public sector roles is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of planning cases, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients and internal teams.
• Draft and review legal documents related to planning law.

Skills

Legal advice

Case management

Drafting legal documents

Negotiation

Job description

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

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, including:

• Managing a variety of planning cases, both contentious and non-contentious
• Providing legal advice and support to clients and internal teams
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents related to planning law
• Attending meetings and negotiations as required

The locum will benefit from secretarial support.

Remuneration and Benefits

• 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

Application Process

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