Planning Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the West Midlands is seeking a locum Planning Solicitor for an initial 3-month remote contract. The role involves providing legal advice on planning issues, negotiating agreements, and supporting planning enforcement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning law required.
• Ability to provide legal advice on planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft s. agreements.
• Handle variations of s. agreements.
• Provide advice on planning appeals.

Skills

Planning Law

Legal Advice

Job description

A local authority based in the West Midlands is looking to add a locum Planning Solicitor to their team, initially for 3 months with the possibility of extension.

Key details of the role include:

• Fully remote position
• Initial 3-month temporary contract with potential for extension
• Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Experience in planning law, including:
• Providing legal advice on planning issues
• Negotiating and drafting s. agreements
• Handling variations of s. agreements
• Providing advice on planning appeals
• Advising on specialized matters such as Judicial Reviews or consulting Counsel when needed
• Supporting planning enforcement processes