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Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Posted Today by Sellick Partnership
£68 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
South West England
Summary: The role of Planning Lawyer (Locum) involves providing expert legal advice on a variety of planning matters for a Local Authority client on a fully remote basis. The position is for an initial contract of 3-6 months, offering a competitive hourly rate of £60+ depending on experience. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload with strong paralegal support and no requirement to attend planning committee meetings. This opportunity is ideal for experienced legal professionals seeking flexibility in their work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing expert legal advice on a broad range of planning matters
- Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106 Agreements
- Advising on and drafting Section 278 Highways Agreements
- Providing advice on Lawful Development Certificates
- Managing planning enforcement matters
- Handling a diverse caseload including:
- Minerals and waste matters
- Phosphate-related issues
- Quarry developments
- General planning and development work
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Significant experience in local authority planning law
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Salary (Rate): £68 per hour
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Planning Lawyer (Locum)
Fully Remote | £60+ per hour D.O.E | 3-6 Month Contract
Our Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its legal team on a locum basis for an initial 3-6 month assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and interesting planning caseload within a supportive team environment, with strong paralegal support and no requirement to attend planning committee meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing expert legal advice on a broad range of planning matters
- Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106 Agreements
- Advising on and drafting Section 278 Highways Agreements
- Providing advice on Lawful Development Certificates
- Managing planning enforcement matters
- Handling a diverse caseload including:
- Minerals and waste matters
- Phosphate-related issues
- Quarry developments
- General planning and development work
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Significant experience in local authority planning law
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Contract Details:
- Initial 3-6 month contract
- Fully remote working
- Full-time preferred, although part-time applicants will be considered
- Competitive rate of £60+ per hour (dependent on experience)
- Strong paralegal support provided
- No committee attendance required
If you are an experienced Planning Lawyer looking for a flexible, fully remote opportunity with an interesting and varied caseload, this could be the role for you. Please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester Office for more information.
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