Locum Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Swindon is seeking a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive to support their team during the recruitment process. This role offers flexible working with an emphasis on self-sufficiency, managing a diverse caseload, and contributing to a high-profile legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Secretarial support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage broad contentious and non-contentious planning caseload.
• Collaborate with a law firm while providing secretarial support.

Skills

Self-sufficiency

Contentious and non-contentious case management

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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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 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.