Remote Planning & Highways Lawyer (Locum, 3-Month)

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum role in Southampton. This position offers full-time hours and a competitive rate of £50-£60 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload of planning matters and advising local authorities. The role is primarily remote, with expectations to attend planning committee meetings monthly. Ideal candidates must be qualified solicitors with experience in local authority work.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in planning law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload of planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning matters, including s106 and s278 agreements.
• Attend meetings and advise Council Officers and Members on legal issues.
• Independently manage key planning cases and draft legal agreements.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Experience working within a local authority

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum role in Southampton. This position offers full-time hours and a competitive rate of £50-£60 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload of planning matters and advising local authorities. The role is primarily remote, with expectations to attend planning committee meetings monthly. Ideal candidates must be qualified solicitors with experience in local authority work.