Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London-based local authority who are seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor on a temporary basis. Please find below further details about this role.
Role Details
* Role: Senior Planning Solicitor
* Rate: £55-£60 per hour (Umbrella) / £52.81 per hour PAYE inc. holiday pay / £47.12 per hour PAYE exc. holiday pay
* Location: West London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
* Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week
Key Duties
* Advise on major planning applications and urban regeneration projects
* Provide legal advice on CPOs, appropriation, and property matters
* Draft and negotiate complex planning and highways agreements (including s106)
* Attend and advise at Planning Committee and Licensing hearings
* Manage high‑profile matters including appeals, public inquiries, and judicial reviews
* Support senior leadership and advise on legal risk and Monitoring Officer duties
* Instruct Counsel and external solicitors as required
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX (England & Wales)
* Strong local authority experience in Planning and Regeneration law
* Proven ability to handle complex, high‑value matters independently
If this position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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