Planning Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Lawyer to join a local authority in the East Midlands. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse planning law cases, including Section 106 agreements and planning enforcements. Flexibility with home working is available, making it an attractive position for those seeking work-life balance. The role is set to begin immediately for an initial 3-month period, with the potential for extension. If you are a qualified solicitor with a passion for planning law and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling planning law cases, particularly Section 106 agreements.
• Strong understanding of highways agreements and public rights of way.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning law cases for a local authority.
• Handle negotiations for Section 106 and highways agreements.

Skills

Planning Law

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Planning Lawyer to join a local authority based in the East Midlands. Our client is offering flexibility with home working and a competitive hourly rate.

The successful Planning Lawyer will take on a varied planning law caseload, including, but not exclusive to:

• Section 106 agreements
• Highways agreements, including s.38 and s.278
• Public rights of way
• Planning enforcements

This position is to begin immediately for an initial period of 3 months, although it is likely that the assignment will become more long-term. Our client is happy to consider candidates who are seeking either full or part-time employment.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide, and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.