Locum Senior Planning Lawyer

Venn Group - Bristol; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Local Authority in the South West is seeking a qualified Senior Planning Lawyer for a full-time interim role. The position involves providing legal advice on planning matters, drafting agreements, and supporting client committees. Fully remote working is available, with a competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority planning law.
• Ability to handle mixed caseloads including planning and highways agreements.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on planning matters including highways.
• Draft and negotiate complex s106/278 agreements.
• Advise and represent clients in negotiations.

Skills

Legal advice

Negotiation

Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

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 D.O.E is offered for this position.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Michael Attwood or Charlotte Foley on 07441916389 in the first instance. Alternatively, email [e-mail] including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.