Planning & Highways Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is currently seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a local authority on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract. This full-time role (37 hours per week) offers a competitive rate of £50 - £60 per hour, negotiable based on PQE. The position primarily works from home, requiring attendance at one planning committee per month. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with local authority experience. Immediate availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor.
• Experience working within a local authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning matters.
• Attending meetings and advising Council Officers.
• Independently managing and progressing key planning cases.
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements and related matters.

Skills

Local authority experience

Legal advice

Caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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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