Principal Planning Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Planning Solicitor to join their team on a 3-month contract with the potential to extend. The role involves providing expert legal advice on planning and highway matters, with a competitive hourly rate and flexible working options.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a minimum of 7 years PQE in Planning law.
• Strong understanding of planning laws and related regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support to the Council.
• Handle high caseloads in Planning and Highway from start to completion.
• Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in the absence of the Head of Legal Services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning law knowledge

Zoning regulations knowledge

Land use policies knowledge

Highway regulations knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with 7+ years PQE in Planning law

Job description

Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside an popular local authority, based inGreater London, which is seeking an experiencedPrinciple Planning Solicitorto join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience in the legal industry.

This role pays a competitive rate of:
Umbrella Rate:£50-£60ph DOE
PAYE (Inc.Hol): £44.48 - £53.27ph DOE

This role is on a contract basis for 3 months but has potential to extend.

Responsibilities as a Planning and Highway Solicitor:

• To provide expert legal advice, assistance and support to the Council in the areas of specialism of the post at a complex/high profile level.

• Able to handle high caseload in Planning and Highway from start to completion.

• Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in the absence of the Head of Legal Services

About you as a Planning and Highway Solicitor:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.




• Powerful understanding of planning laws, zoning regulations, land use policies, and highway regulations.




• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with at least 7+ years PQE in Planning law.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working




• Weekly Pay




• Flexible Hours

If thisPlanning and Highway Solicitorposition is right for you or someone you may know, don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email [e-mail] or via phone on 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.