Overview
Service Care Legal are working with a London Borough Council who are seeking either an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal or a Junior Lawyer (1–2 years PQE) to join a busy Planning and Highways team. Role: Planning Lawyer. Rate: Up to £30ph umbrella / £26.94ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £24.04ph PAYE exc. holiday pay. Location: South London. Contract: Initial 4 months with possibility of extension. Please note that this role requires office attendance 1 day per week.
Role Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of planning and highways matters
* Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and Section 278 Agreements
* Preparing and issuing planning enforcement notices relating to breaches of planning control
* Drafting Tree Preservation Orders and Section 215 Amenity Notices
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 12 months’ experience in one role undertaking planning and/or highways work
* Either a qualified Solicitor or experienced planning law paralegal within local authority
* Experience drafting legal documents and agreements
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload
If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.
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