Planning & Highways Lawyer

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum contract in the South-West. This role offers remote work with a requirement to attend one planning committee monthly. Key responsibilities include managing a varied caseload of planning matters, advising Council Officers, and drafting legal agreements. Ideal candidates must have experience within a local authority and be a qualified solicitor. Competitive hourly rate between £50 - £60 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with recent experience.
• Experience advising on governance and procedure.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload of planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning matters including s106 and s278 agreements.
• Attend meetings and advise Council Officers on legal issues.
• Independently manage key planning cases.

Skills

Legal issue advice

Drafting s.106 agreements

Experience with local authorities

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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