Planning Solicitor

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Midlands Local Authority is seeking a Planning Solicitor for a focused audit project on S106 Agreements. This role offers flexible hybrid working and requires a qualified individual with experience in planning law. You'll lead the audit, collaborate with finance, and produce detailed reports to enhance tracking of financial contributions.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
• Experience in planning law and familiarity with Section 106 agreements.
• Ability to manage a focused legal project with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive audit of the Council's existing Section 106 Agreements.
• Work closely with the Finance Team to reconcile drawn down and unallocated funds.
• Produce a detailed report of findings and opportunities for improved tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Reporting skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Planning Solicitor

Midlands Local Authority
Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 4 weeks initially - with view to extend

Flexible Hybrid Working

We are seeking a Planning Solicitor to lead a focused audit project examining the Council's S106 Agreements and associated financial contributions. This project role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on our planning processes and to ensure financial contributions from developments are clearly tracked and optimally used.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive audit of the Council's existing Section 106 Agreements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Work closely with the Finance Team to reconcile drawn down and unallocated funds.
• Produce clear, detailed report of findings and opportunities for improved tracking.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure collaborative and accurate data gathering.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrable experience in planning law and ideally familiarity with Section 106 agreements.
• Strong analytical, research, and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to manage a focused legal project with minimal supervision

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

01772 954200

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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