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Planning Lawyer
Posted 1 week ago by 1762245257
£60 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Planning Lawyer involves joining a London Local Authority on a locum contract basis, primarily focusing on planning law matters. The position requires an experienced lawyer capable of managing a caseload with minimal supervision while being supported by the legal team. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with expectations for in-office attendance twice a week and participation in planning committees monthly. The contract is initially for three months but may be extended based on performance and needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of planning law matters including Section 106s, Unilateral Undertaking (UU), Tree Preservation Orders (TPO), and Enquiries.
- Attend the office twice per week and planning committees once per month.
- Provide legal advice and support to the local authority's planning team.
- Act with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Planning Lawyer.
- Strong understanding of planning law and related legal frameworks.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary (Rate): £60 per hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Planning Lawyer
London Local Authority
Locum Contract
Hybrid Working Arrangement
£50-60 per hour umbrella rate (DOE)
Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with a reputable London based Local Authority to recruit an experienced Planning Lawyer to join their legal team. This position is available on an initial 3-month locum contract, but is likely to be extended on a rolling basis.
This role would be ideally suited to an experienced Planning Lawyer who is confident acting with minimal supervision, but you will still be well supported in your role. The client is ideally looking for someone who can attend the office twice per week and planning committees once per month. However, they can be flexible for the right candidate.
The Planning Lawyer will be required to take on a caseload of matters including, but not limited to:
- Section 106s
- Unilateral Undertaking (UU)
- Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
- Enquiries
If you have the necessary skills, ambition, and experience for this locum Planning Lawyer role, please apply now. Our client is looking for a quick appointment, so availability and speed of response is crucial.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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