Planning Lawyer

Posted 05 November 2024
Salary £60 p/hour UMB
LocationSomerset
Job type Temporary
Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_47218
Contact NameLiberty Parker

Job description

We are currently partnering a Local Authority in the South-West, in their recruitment for a Planning Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 6-month contract.

The team are ideally looking for someone to undertake full-time (37), and the rate is between £50 - £60 per hour (negotiable subject to PQE).

The role is based predominantly from home, with potential cover of one planning committee per month in the South West.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a varied caseload of planning matters, including s106 and s278 agreements
  • Attending meetings and advising Council Officers and Members in regards to legal issues, governance and procedure
  • Independently managing and progressing key planning cases, including S.106s and deeds of variations
  • Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters
  • Working hours:

    • Up to 37-hours per week

    Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

    James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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