Solicitor

LYNX EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LTD; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Planning Lawyer to join a dynamic local authority legal team on an interim basis. This role involves providing high-quality legal advice in planning law, managing your own caseload, and supporting planning-related litigation. With flexible working options available, this position offers a great opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you have a strong background in planning law and local authority experience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Practising Certificate as a Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, or Barrister.
• Experience in planning law and local authority work is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice in planning law matters.
• Draft legal agreements and support litigation inquiries.

Skills

Planning Law

Legal Advice

Litigation Support

Local Government Law

Advocacy

Education

Practising Certificate

1 year PQE

Job description

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MD Lynx Employment Services Ltd | Recruiting the right people to power business since 2001

We are seeking an Experienced Planning Lawyer to join a dynamic local authority legal team on an interim basis.

• Start: ASAP
• End date: 15th August 2025
• Rate: £50 per hour
• Location: Remote/Hybrid working available (Council HQ: Oxfordshire)
• Hours: Full-time preferred (37 hours/week), flexible working considered
• Team: Legal Services, reporting to Senior Solicitor

The Role

You will play a key role in providing high-quality legal advice and services in planning law matters, including:

• Drafting legal agreements and policy advice
• Supporting planning-related litigation and inquiries
• Advising on highways, environment, and development matters
• Training officers and attending committee meetings
• Managing your own caseload with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Current Practising Certificate (Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer, or Barrister – England & Wales)
• At least 1 year PQE, ideally more
• Strong knowledge of Planning Law (and related fields such as Environment, Highways, Local Government Law)
• Local authority experience strongly preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and provide concise, accurate legal advice
• Familiarity with local government governance processes
• Confident advocacy and committee support experience

To apply, you must demonstrate you meet all essential criteria as outlined in the job description

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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