Remote Planning Lawyer (Locum) – Local Authority

Vivid Resourcing; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is currently working with a local authority in the Midlands to recruit a Planning Lawyer on a locum basis. This role offers flexibility, remote work, and a competitive hourly rate.

The ideal candidate will have significant planning law experience within a local authority, be able to manage a caseload independently, and provide practical legal advice to planning officers and other departments. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with planning law experience.
• Experience in local authority planning law is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and provide practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of planning and highways matters.
• Provide legal advice to planning officers and council departments.
• Advise on planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters.
• Draft and review Section 106 agreements and other planning-related documentation.
• Advise on planning policy, development control and regulatory matters.
• Support the wider legal team with general planning law matters.

Skills

Caseload management

Planning law

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX

Job description

Vivid Resourcing is currently working with a local authority in the Midlands to recruit a Planning Lawyer on a locum basis. This role offers flexibility, remote work, and a competitive hourly rate.

The ideal candidate will have significant planning law experience within a local authority, be able to manage a caseload independently, and provide practical legal advice to planning officers and other departments. Immediate start preferred.