Locum Planning Lawyer – South West – Local Authority – Predominantly Remote Working – 3 Months + - £60ph via umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a reputable Local Authority in the South West. This is a locum role for an initial term of 3 months and is subject to extension thereafter. Our client is ideally recruiting on a full-time basis. For this position you will need to be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.
Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:
* Holding own caseload of planning matters
* Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
* Attending monthly planning committees
* Supporting with regeneration from both a planning and governance perspective
* Providing professional legal advice on planning law
* Advising on both investigations on and enforcement against breaches of planning regulations
* Advising planning and enforcement officers at all levels of seniority on a wide range of development management and planning-related matters
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Planning law gained within a Local Authority and will be confident to jump straight in and assist the team in what has proven to be a busy period. An hourly rate of up to £60 (via umbrella company) is offered for this position, alongside predominantly remote working (with monthly attendance for planning committees).
For more information, please contact Richard Szabo on 0117 930 8760. Alternatively, send your CV and details of your current availability to rszabo@venngroup.com and we will call you back.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.