Locum Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading L500 law firm is seeking a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive to support during their recruitment process on a remote basis. This role offers competitive pay, flexibility for part-time or full-time work, and entails managing a diverse planning caseload while benefiting from support. Ideal candidates are expected to have significant experience and ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay rate

Secretarial support provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-sufficient work

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.