Planning Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority firm in Northumberland is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Solicitor. This position offers a competitive pay range and the chance to work in a hybrid model. Key responsibilities include analyzing planning documents and advising committees on legal matters. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of planning laws. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience handling caseloads in Planning and Highway law.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with zoning regulations and environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret planning documents and regulations.
• Prepare planning appeal documents.
• Attend committees requiring legal advice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of planning laws

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside an popular local authority, based in Northumberland, which is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Solicitor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience in the legal industry.

Contract and rate

This role pays a competitive rate of:

• Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph
• PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph

Contract details

This role is on a contract basis for 3 months but has potential to extend and is on a Hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret planning documents, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
• Able to handle high caseload in Planning and Highway from start to completion.
• Prepare planning appeal documents and submissions to relevant planning authorities.
• To attend at Licensing, Planning, and other committees where legal advice and support is required to keep the Council safe from making unlawful decisions

About you

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Powerful understanding of planning laws, zoning regulations, land use policies, and highway regulations.
• Effective attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours

How to apply

If this Planning and Highway Solicitor 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