Planning & Highways Lawyer

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

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract. The role is predominantly remote, requiring full-time hours (37) and covers one planning committee meeting per month. Key responsibilities include managing a varied caseload of planning matters and advising Council Officers. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with experience in local authority contexts. The pay rate is between £50 - £60 per hour, negotiable based on PQE.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor with experience in local authority settings.
• Recent experience required for application.

Responsibilities

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