What's involved with this role: Role: Solicitor Planning Reference: 000A 0A51 / 1 Salary: Up to £40 hr PAYE depending on experience Hours per week: 37 Role length: 3-month initial assignment Job type: Interim Location: Leeds Postcode: LS1 1UR Contract Type: Temporary The role: Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Legal Officer to join their Planning, Development & Highways Team. You'll provide high-quality legal services, managing a complex caseload across planning, highways, and development law. Key Responsibilities: Advise on planning, development, and highways legal matters Draft complex legal documentation and agreements Represent the Council at public inquiries, tribunals, and committees Contribute to income generation and support cross-service flexibility What the client is looking for: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx Strong knowledge of planning and highways law Experience handling complex legal caseloads Confident in advocacy and legal drafting Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders How to Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter via the application portal. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.