Planning & Highways Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum position on a 3-month contract. This role requires a Qualified Solicitor with experience in local authority matters, primarily working from home with up to 37 hours per week. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, advising Council Officers, and drafting legal documents related to planning. The hourly rate ranges from £50 to £60, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant legal experience.
• Recent experience is required for application.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning matters.
• Attend meetings advising Council Officers on legal issues.
• Independently manage key planning cases.
• Draft and advise on s.106 agreements and planning 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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