Planning Solicitor

Oyster; 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 full-time remote contract with a possible extension. You will be responsible for providing legal advice on planning matters, negotiating agreements, and offering support on appeals and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice on planning matters.
• Negotiate and draft section 106 agreements.
• Advise on planning appeals and enforcement.

Skills

Legal Advice

Negotiation

Drafting Agreements

Planning Appeals Advice

Judicial Reviews Advice

Planning Enforcement Support

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Position: Locum Planning Solicitor

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 option for extension beyond that.

Role Details:

• Fully remote role
• 3-month initial temporary contract with the option for extension
• Full-time role (37.5 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing general legal advice on planning matters
• Negotiation and drafting of section 106 agreements
• Variations of section 106 agreements
• Advice for planning appeals
• Advice on specialist matters such as Judicial Reviews and seeking advice from Counsel as necessary
• Support and advice on planning enforcement