Senior Planning Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join a thriving Local Authority in Devon. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to the council’s planning and governance initiatives. With a duration of 6 months and the possibility of impact within the public sector, this position is ideal for someone with strong planning law experience who can effectively supervise and enhance team efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Weekly payments

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Planning Law, ideally in the public sector.
• Experience in Handling a varied caseload.
• Organised and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload on Planning and Highways Law from start to completion.
• Provide support for planning committee and governance.
• Supervise junior team members.

Skills

Planning Law

Highways Law

Remote Governance Support

Team Supervision

Job description

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Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a thriving Local Authority, based in Devon , which is currently in need of a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their litigation and planning team on a REMOTE basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the direction of the council!

Duration: 6 months rolling contract!

The role of a Senior Planning Lawyer:

• Handling a varied caseload on Planning and Highways Law from start to completion.
• Provide remote planning committee and governance support, preparing planning agreements and advising on various aspects of highways and planning law.
• Provide some supervision to junior members of the team.

The Person:

• Someone who has experience in Planning and Highways Law within the public sector.
• Ideally someone with 3+ years PQE in Planning Law.
• Someone who is organised and self-motivated and is prepared to contribute and improve upon the efficiency of the team.

Benefits of the Senior Planning Lawyer role

• Flexible hours
• Weekly payments

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