Part Time Planning Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Part Time Planning Lawyer for a local authority role on a fully remote basis in the West Midlands. The position involves providing planning advice, drafting agreements, and advising on highways matters. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the public sector or relevant planning law from private practice. Competitive rates of £55-60 umbrella will be offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within the public sector is preferred.
• Relevant planning law experience from private practice is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide general planning advice and support with an emerging Local Plan.
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements.
• Advise on highways agreements.

Skills

General planning advice

Drafting Section 106 agreements

Advising on highways agreements

Job description

Part Time Planning Lawyer - Local Authority (Remote, West Midlands)

Contract: 3-6 months | £55-60 umbrella | Fully Remote

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a forward-thinking local authority on a remote basis. This interim position is based within the West Midlands and is initially for a 3-6 month period.

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and well-established legal team, handling a diverse caseload of planning matters, including:

• Providing general planning advice, including support with an emerging Local Plan
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
• Advising on highways agreements

Candidate Profile:
The ideal applicant will have prior experience working within the public sector. However, candidates from private practice with relevant planning law experience are also encouraged to apply.

We recommend interested candidates apply as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting. If you would like further information or to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Natalie Delaney in our Manchester office for a confidential conversation.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.