Locum Senior Planning Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Locum Planning Lawyer for a local authority in the southwest UK. The role involves managing a diverse caseload focused on planning agreements while overseeing a team. The position allows for remote work with some office attendance preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling s106, s38, and s278 agreements.
• Ability to manage a small legal team.
• Legal qualifications in planning law or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning-related work, including s106 matters.
• Oversee and guide a team of lawyers and a senior legal assistant.
• Provide planning advice to the local authority.

Skills

Caseload management

Planning advice

Team management

Job description

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority in the southwest region.

Responsibilities include running a caseload of s106 work, associated planning advice and highways work - s38's/278's alongside hybrid 106/278 agreements.

Additionally, the successful post holder will be responsible for the management of four lawyers and one senior legal assistant.

The role will offer 3-6 months whilst the authority recruit to the vacant permanent post and can allow predominantly remote working, although some office presence would be welcomed for candidates who can travel.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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