Locum Senior Planning Lawyer

Venn Group; United Kingdom; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Local Authority in the South West is seeking a qualified Senior Planning Lawyer on an interim basis. This full-time position involves providing legal advice on planning matters, drafting agreements, and representing clients, with the option for fully remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority planning law.
• Ability to handle mixed caseloads in planning and highways agreements.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on planning matters including highways.
• Drafting and negotiating complex s106/278 agreements.
• Advising clients in negotiations on planning matters.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Negotiation

Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

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Locum Senior Planning Lawyer – Local Authority – South West – Full Time – £55-£60 Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal division is pleased to be supporting a reputable Local Authority in the South West which is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to join its team on an interim basis, starting within the next 4 weeks.

This is a full time position for an initial duration of 3 months, subject to likely extension thereafter. Fully remote working is available for the duration of the assignment.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience. You will be handling a mixed caseload consisting of general planning and highways agreements.

Duties may include the following:

• Providing advice on a wide range of planning matters including highways
• Drafting and negotiating complex s106/278 agreements
• Advising and representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in planning matters and legal practice areas relevant to the post
• Providing legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates when directed
• Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning law specifically and Local Government Law generally

An hourly rate of approximately £55-£60 umbrella is offered for this position.