Planning Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

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Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a locum Planning & Highways Lawyer for a Local Authority in the North-West for an initial 3-month period. The role offers flexibility for part-time or full-time applicants with an hourly rate of £50-£60. Experience in local authority work and planning law is essential. Candidates must handle planning matters and attend committees. This position allows for negotiation of remote working arrangements after settling in.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in planning and highways law.
• Experience handling a mixed caseload of Planning, Highways and Enforcement matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle planning and highways law matters.
• Provide advice on varied planning matters.
• Attend Committee meetings representing the Council.
• Draft and advise on relevant agreements and certificates.

Skills

Experience in Local Authority

Planning committees experience

Planning & highways law experience

Job description

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Base pay range

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We are currently partnering with a Local Authority who are recruiting for a locum Planning & Highways Lawyer to join their team for an initial 3‑month.

They are open to both full‑time and part‑time applicants for this role, and are offering an hourly rate of circa £50‑£60 per hour UMB. The role will require someone in office one day per week, but this can be negotiated once in the position. The successful candidate will also need to attend committees monthly.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a mixed caseload of Planning, Highways and Enforcement matters
• Providing advice to the client group on varied Planning matters, including advising on appeal enquiries and other associated matters as required
• Attending and representing the Council at Committee meetings on an ad‑hoc basis
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters
• Advising on, drafting and completing highways agreements, including deeds of dedication and footpaths orders

Experience required:

• Experience in Local Authority
• Experience handling planning committees
• Significant planning & highways law experience

Working hours:

• Open to part‑time or full‑time applicants (minimum 25 hours)

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.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Job details

• Seniority level: Not applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Government Administration