Senior Planning Lawyer

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer for a remote role within a Local Authority in England. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with recent planning law experience. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, advising on planning issues, and supporting legal documentation. This opportunity offers an hourly rate of up to £60 Umbrella for an initial 3-month contract, providing flexibility in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
• Recent experience handling planning law matters within a Local Authority.
• Ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of general planning law matters.
• Advising officers and members on a wide range of planning issues.
• Drafting and reviewing planning-related legal documentation.
• Supporting the wider legal team on planning matters as required.

Skills

Experience with planning law

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote Working – Up to £60 Umbrella – 3 month initial contract

Venn Group is currently supporting a Local Authority in the Midlands in their search for an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.

Assignment details

• Duration: 3 months initially
• Working arrangement: Predominantly remote, with occasional office attendance as required
• Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella (DOE)

Key responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of general planning law matters
• Advising officers and members on a wide range of planning issues
• Drafting and reviewing planning-related legal documentation
• Supporting the wider legal team on planning matters as required

The ideal candidate will

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
• Have recent experience handling planning law matters within a Local Authority
• Be able to work autonomously and hit the ground running

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning lawyer seeking a flexible, remote interim role within the public sector.

For further information or to apply, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail].

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Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote Working – Up to £60 Umbrella – 3-month initial contract