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Recruiting Legal Professionals across the South East of England
Service Care Legal are seeking an experienced and motivated Planning Lawyer Locum to join a well-regarded local authority legal team in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with solid experience in planning and local government law to work in a flexible and supportive environment. The role will require attendance at the office one day per week, with the remainder of the work conducted remotely.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of planning, highways, and local government matters (contentious and non-contentious).
* Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings, highways agreements, and other related documentation.
* Attend Planning Committee meetings, offering legal guidance and representation as required.
* Advise on the legal implications of decisions, including reviewing and drafting reports.
* Manage contentious planning matters, such as planning appeals and judicial reviews.
* Attend project meetings for major developments, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
* Instruct and brief Counsel and manage external legal providers where appropriate.
* Keep abreast of legal developments and provide training or updates to relevant stakeholders when required.
* Ensure effective use of case management systems and adherence to practice management standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England & Wales).
* Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant areas of law.
* Strong working knowledge of planning law, highways law, road traffic regulations, and local government law.
* Drafting and negotiating planning and highways agreements.
* Advising on planning and related legal issues.
* Handling contentious matters, including appeals and judicial reviews.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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