Locum Planning Lawyer - South West England, United Kingdom - Venn Group

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Planning Locum – Local Authority – South West – Full Time – up to £55 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible. This is a full or part time position for an initial term of 3 months. Both hybrid and remote working applicants will be considered.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong Local Authority experience. You will be handling a mixed general caseload with a particular focus on enforcement matters.

Duties may include the following:

Providing advice on a wide range of planning matters including highways

Drafting and negotiating sector 106 agreements

Advising and representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in planning matters and legal practice areas relevant to the post

Providing legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates when directed

Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning law specifically and Local Government Law generally

An hourly rate of up to £55 umbrella is offered for this position.