Planning Lawyer

Planning Lawyer

Posted Today by Sellick Partnership

£70 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
England

Summary: The role of Senior Planning Lawyer involves providing legal expertise in planning law for a local authority in the Midlands, covering a 12-month maternity leave. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of remote work, with occasional office attendance preferred. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload related to planning law. The role is set to commence in May and can accommodate both full-time and part-time candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a varied planning law caseload
  • Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements
  • Handle Highways agreements, including s.38 and s.278
  • Address public rights of way issues
  • Oversee planning enforcements
  • Support Planning Committees

Key Skills:

  • Experience in planning law
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of local authority processes

Salary (Rate): £70 per hour

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Planning Lawyer

12 mnths mat leave cover

£55-70 per hour DOE

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Planning Lawyer to join a local authority based in the Midlands. Our client is offering a competitive hourly rate and a long term contract to cover a mat leave. They would ideally like someone who could attend the office on occasion but they would look at 100% remote working.

The successful Planning Lawyer will take on a varied planning law caseload, including, but not limited to:

  • Section 106 agreements
  • Highways agreements, including s.38 and s.278
  • Public rights of way
  • Planning enforcements
  • Planning Committees

The Planning Lawyer role is to begin in May. Our client is happy to consider candidates who are seeking either full or part time employment.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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