Planning and Highways Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Locum Planning Lawyer for a remote role with occasional monthly committee meetings. The successful candidate will manage complex planning and highway matters in a supportive team. This opportunity offers a flexible working arrangement for experienced lawyers seeking to contribute to local governance.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage own caseload of complex planning matters.
• Local authority experience preferred but private practice considered.
• Ability to work independently and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of complex and high profile planning matters.
• Provide planning advice and deal with S106 agreements.
• Continue to build relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Autonomous working

Strong planning experience

Relationship building

Job description

Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer

East Midlands

Rate: £55 - 60 per hour

Working: Remote work

A highly reputable Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking aPlanning Lawyer to join their friendly team on an initial 3 - 6 Month period with the view for extension.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a supportive team 4-5 days per week. It is a remote working role besides committee meeting in the East Midlands once per month.

The Planning Lawyer role

Key duties of the Planning Lawyer will include;

• Manage your own caseload of the more complex and high profile planning and highway matters
• To continue to build relationships with existing clients
• Dealing with S106
• Unilateral Undertakings
• Provide planning advice

About You

The organisation is looking to hire a Planning Lawyer who demonstrates:

• The ability to work autonomously on your own matters
• Strong planning experience
• Local authority experience is preferable however our client is happy to consider private practice and public sector

How to apply for the Planning Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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