Locum Planning Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading L500 law firm is seeking a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive for an assignment lasting 3 to 6 months, with the potential for extension. The role offers remote working after initial onboarding, competitive pay at £60 per hour, and opportunities for part-time and full-time candidates. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and the ability to manage a planning caseload independently.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Secretarial support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Locum Planning Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience in private practice or public sector roles.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad contentious and non-contentious planning caseload.
• Work remotely with initial onboarding in the office.
• Assist part-time or full-time based on availability.

Skills

Self-sufficiency

Time management

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.