Planning & Highways Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum contract in the South-West. The role offers full-time hours (37) with a competitive rate of £50 - £60 per hour. Responsibilities include managing planning matters, advising council members, and attending meetings related to legal governance. Candidates must be a qualified solicitor with recent experience in the local authority sector. This role is predominantly remote, with occasional in-person attendance required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning matters.
• Advising Council Officers and Members on legal issues.
• Drafting and advising on s.106 agreements and related matters.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Experience working within a local authority

Job description

Job Description

We are currently partnering a Local Authority in the South-West, in their recruitment for a Planning & Highways Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract.

The team are ideally looking for someone to undertake full-time hours (37), and the rate is between £50 - £60 per hour (negotiable subject to PQE).

The role is based predominantly from home, with cover of one planning committee per month in the South West.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a varied caseload of planning matters, including s106 and s278 agreements
• Attending meetings and advising Council Officers and Members in regards to legal issues, governance and procedure
• Independently managing and progressing key planning cases, including S.106s and deeds of variations
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor
• Experience working within a local authority

Working hours:

• Up to 37-hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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