Principal Planning Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Planning Lawyer for a locum role in the North West. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work with a highly regarded local authority known for its supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in drafting complex agreements and providing planning advice, with the flexibility to work on a hybrid or fully remote basis. Join a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying competitive hourly rates. This role promises a rewarding experience for legal professionals looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Experienced in drafting and negotiating planning agreements.
• Ability to provide general planning and enforcement advice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating complex s106 agreements.
• Providing planning inquiries and enforcement appeals advice.

Skills

Drafting complex agreements

General planning advice

Planning inquiries

Judicial Review

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Principal Planning Lawyer, north west england

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Client:

Sellick Partnership

Location:

north west england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Locum Principal Planning Lawyer

North West

£50 - 60 per hour

About the Planning Lawyer role
A highly regarded local authority in the North West is seeking a Principal Planning Lawyer a locum basis for at least 6 months. This local authority has an excellent reputation and is offering an exclusive opportunity for an experienced Lawyer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to join a supportive team on a full-time basis. Our client is ideally seeking a planning lawyer able to undertake this role on a hybrid basis, however candidates seeking a fully remote pattern will be considered.

Key responsibilities of the Principal Planning Lawyer role

• Drafting and negotiating complex s106 agreements, s38/278 agreements, s111 agreements
• General planning and enforcement advice
• Planning inquiries and enforcement appeals, Statutory Challenges & Judicial Review
• Instructing Counsel including Leading Counsel

How to apply

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Jennifer McPhail in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.