Service Care Legal are recruiting an experienced Locum Planning Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team in Hertfordshire. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of one day per week onsite. ROLE: Locum Planning Lawyer LOCATION: Hertfordshire – Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) CONTRACT: 3 months (potential to extend), 37 hours per week (part-time considered) RATE: £50ph umbrella / £44.06ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £39.32ph PAYE exc. holiday pay Key Responsibilities: Advising on planning applications and development matters Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements Supporting large-scale housing and regeneration projects Providing advice on BNG, Green Belt, and major developments Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx Relevant planning practising certificate (or entitlement) Proven experience in local authority planning law, S106, and major developments If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact 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 £250.