Planning Solicitor

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We are currently partnering with a Local Authority who are recruiting for a locum Planning & Highways Lawyer to join their team for an initial 3‑month
.

They are open to both full‑time and part‑time applicants for this role, and are offering an hourly rate of circa £50‑£60 per hour UMB
. The role will require someone in office one day per week, but this can be negotiated once in the position. The successful candidate will also need to attend committees monthly.

• Handling a mixed caseload of Planning, Highways and Enforcement matters
• Providing advice to the client group on varied Planning matters, including advising on appeal enquiries and other associated matters as required
• Attending and representing the Council at Committee meetings on an ad‑hoc basis
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters
• Advising on, drafting and completing highways agreements, including deeds of dedication and footpaths orders

• Experience in Local Authority
• Experience handling planning committees
• Significant planning & highways law experience

• Open to part‑time or full‑time applicants (minimum 25 hours)

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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• Seniority level:
  Not applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Government Administration