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Service Care Solutions

slough, United Kingdom

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31.05.2025

15.07.2025

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Service Care Legal are seeking an experienced and motivated Planning Lawyer Locum to join a well-regarded local authority legal team in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with solid experience in planning and local government law to work in a flexible and supportive environment. The role will require attendance at the office one day per week, with the remainder of the work conducted remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of planning, highways, and local government matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings, highways agreements, and other related documentation.
• Attend Planning Committee meetings, offering legal guidance and representation as required.
• Advise on the legal implications of decisions, including reviewing and drafting reports.
• Manage contentious planning matters, such as planning appeals and judicial reviews.
• Attend project meetings for major developments, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Instruct and brief Counsel and manage external legal providers where appropriate.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and provide training or updates to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Ensure effective use of case management systems and adherence to practice management standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England & Wales).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant areas of law.
• Strong working knowledge of planning law, highways law, road traffic regulations, and local government law.
• Drafting and negotiating planning and highways agreements.
• Advising on planning and related legal issues.
• Handling contentious matters, including appeals and judicial reviews.