Planning Solicitor 5275184

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to audit agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in Nuneaton. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of planning law and local government practices. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the finance team. Competitive pay rate of £50.00 per hour for a contract lasting 1-2 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in practice as a qualified solicitor or barrister.
• Experience of s106 arrangements.
• Sound working knowledge of local government law and practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake an audit of agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Produce an analysis of financial contributions received from those agreements.
• Liaise with Finance Team officers to assess contributions drawn down.

Skills

Planning law knowledge

Communication skills

Research and analysis

Proficient IT skills

Education

Qualified lawyer, barrister or solicitor or FILEX

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Planning Solicitor

• Ref: Nuneaton 5275184
• Pay rate: £50.00 per hour PAYE
• Role length: Anticipated 1 - 2 months
• Working arrangements: 20 hours per week - days subject to agreement
• Additional requirement: Current driving license with access to motorised transport and ability to travel as required

The role

We are looking for an experienced Planning Solicitor to undertake an audit of agreements the Council has entered into pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to produce an analysis of the financial contributions received from those agreements. This role will involve closely liaising with Officers in the Finance Team to assess which elements of the contributions have been drawn down from the balance sheets and offset against contributions received.

What the client is looking for

• Qualified lawyer, barrister or solicitor or FILEX
• Experience in practice as a qualified solicitor or barrister
• Knowledge and experience of planning law
• Experience of s106 arrangements
• Working knowledge of the law and practice relating to planning
• Sound working knowledge of local government law and practice
• Proficient IT skills
• Good communication skills, both oral and written to include presentation of complex and contentious issues to a wide and varied audience
• Ability to research and analyse complex information

How to Apply

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