Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority legal team in Gloucestershire is seeking a Planning Lawyer to provide legal advice on planning law matters. The role requires a qualified professional with experience in this area, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers hybrid working and flexible hours. Contract length is ongoing for 3 months, with a pay rate of £50-55 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must have a current practising certificate.
• Experience in planning law within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on planning and highway matters.
• Review and draft Committee reports.
• Undertake advocacy and represent the Council in court.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister

Specialisation in planning law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with professionals

Job description

Overview

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in Gloucestershire. We are looking to recruit a Lawyer to join the council's legal team with Planning law focus.

Role

Planning Lawyer

Location

Gloucestershire / Hybrid

Rate

Umbrella Rate: £50-55ph DOE | PAYE (Inc Hol) - £44.06 - £48.41ph DOE

Contract

Length: 3 Months Ongoing

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to a range of clients on planning and highway matters.
• Reviewing and drafting Committee reports.
• Undertake advocacy and represent the Council in the Court arena.
• Represent Legal Services, the Council and external clients in meetings, including committee and member meetings, inquiries and working groups and in discussions with other legal practitioners at an appropriate level as and when required.

About You

• Must be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Experience specialising in planning law within the last 5 years.
• Good communication with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Weekly pay

How to Apply

If this Planning Lawyer position is right for you or someone you may know, don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email (url removed) or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.