Summary: The role of a Planning Lawyer involves managing a full caseload in Planning and Highways Law for a local authority in Bournemouth. This position offers a fully remote working arrangement and is structured as a 12-month rolling contract, providing job security for locum lawyers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in drafting complex agreements and providing legal advice to ensure compliance with statutory obligations. This opportunity is particularly suited for those with a background in public sector legal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling a full caseload on Planning and Highways Law from start to completion
• Draft and negotiate complex S106 agreements
• Provide legal advice on corporate, constitution and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations and to protect the best interests of the Council

Key Skills:

• A qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister with 3+ years of PQE in Planning and Highways law
• Ability to draft and complete Section 106 Agreements
• Experience working for a public sector legal team as a planning and highways lawyer

Salary (Rate): £55

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal