Planning & Highways Lawyer

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

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum role in Shrewsbury, England. This is a full-time position with a 3-month contract offering £50 - £60 per hour. The role involves managing planning matters, advising council officers, and drafting legal agreements. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with experience in local authorities. Remote work is primarily expected, with attendance at one planning committee per month.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with relevant experience.
• Experience in managing a varied caseload of planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of planning matters.
• Attend meetings advising on legal issues.
• Manage key planning cases independently.
• Draft and advise on planning agreements.

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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