Locum Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice seeks a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a planning caseload on a remote basis. Candidates with a minimum of three years' experience are encouraged to apply, with a flexible work schedule of three or more days per week. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to work with a prestigious L500 law firm.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience in private practice or public sector roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad contentious and non-contentious planning caseload.
• Work remotely with secretarial support provided.

Skills

Self-sufficiency

Planning law expertise

Job description

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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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.