Central Government Planning Lawyer

Central Government Planning Lawyer

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£61,200 Per year
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City of London, London
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Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a Qualified Planning Lawyer to join a Central Government Organisation on a locum contract for a minimum of six months. The role requires extensive knowledge of Planning Law, with responsibilities including advising on planning policies and supporting government functions related to environmental and infrastructure projects. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive hourly rate. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to legal challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for planning policies, safety policies, integration, and regeneration.
  • Provide legal support on planning consent applications for large energy infrastructure projects and overhead powerlines.
  • Work with Government Departments on planning reforms and new developments.
  • Advise on litigation involving the Government, collaborating with GLD Litigation teams and external Counsel.
  • Make decisions about case progression and liaise with senior colleagues as necessary.
  • Maintain electronic case management and keep files organized.
  • Manage a high case load while fostering good relationships with team colleagues.

Key Skills:

  • 2 years+ experience in planning law.
  • Sound knowledge of Planning and Environmental matters.
  • Commonwealth or UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister/Equivalent with at least 2 years post-qualified experience.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Proactive approach to managing risks and identifying solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to create and support an inclusive working environment.
  • Reliable legal judgment and appreciation of legal risk.
  • Sound analysis and legal research skills to provide timely advice.

Salary (Rate): £31.81 per hour PAYE + £4.78 per hour holiday pay

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Government Planning Lawyer

Locum Contract - Full Time 6 months+

Rate - £31.81 per hour PAYE + £4.78 per hour holiday pay

Annual equivalent of £61,200

London, Hybrid-Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Qualified (Solicitor or Barrister/Equivalent) Planning Lawyer to join a Central Government Organisation. My client is looking for a passionate individual who has extensive knowledge and experience of Planning Law. The role involves advising and supporting in exercising functions with a focus on Planning law, Environmental and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of the Planning Lawyer:

  • As a Planning Lawyer, you will be responsible for planning policies, safety policies, integration and regeneration.
  • The work ranges from legal support on planning consent applications for large energy infrastructure projects and overhead powerlines to working with Government Departments on planning reforms.
  • The work is planning and environmentally focussed, encompassing the application of the current regime as well as supporting new developments in response to government commitments.
  • Advising on litigation involving the Government, working closely with GLD Litigation teams and external Counsel as required.
  • Conduct a wide variety of matters making decisions about case progression (liaising and seeking views from senior colleagues where necessary).
  • Familiarity with electronic case management and ability to keep electronic files in good order with all correspondence and documents filed as necessary.
  • Ability to manage a high case load whilst maintaining a good working relationship with team colleagues.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 2 years+ experience in planning law.
  • Sound knowledge of and experience of advising on Planning and Environmental matters
  • Commonwealth or UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister/Equivalent with at least 2 years post-qualified experience
  • We are looking for creative, solutions-focussed lawyers with the following mix of skills and experience:
    • Strong communication skills
    • A proactive approach to managing risks and identifying solutions
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Capability to create and support an inclusive working environment.
    • Reliable legal judgment and appreciation of legal risk.
    • Sound analysis, using sound legal research to produce timely and fit for purpose advice.

Benefits of working for the employer:

  • Annual equivalent of £61,200 - £65,000
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Access to unique work within a Central Government Organisation
  • Long contracts with opportunities to extend
  • Client will wait up to 3 months' notice period

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a Planning Lawyer to join a well-established Central Government Organisation, which prides itself in providing high-quality, pristine service to its clients. If you have a keen interest to learn more about this role and have relevant skills or experience for this Planning Lawyer role, please apply now, and contact Mark at Sellick Partnership.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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