Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

Planning Lawyer (Locum)
Fully Remote | £60+ per hour D.O.E | 3-6 Month Contract

Our Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its legal team on a locum basis for an initial 3-6 month assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and interesting planning caseload within a supportive team environment, with strong paralegal support and no requirement to attend planning committee meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert legal advice on a broad range of planning matters
• Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106 Agreements
• Advising on and drafting Section 278 Highways Agreements
• Providing advice on Lawful Development Certificates
• Managing planning enforcement matters
• Handling a diverse caseload including:
  • Minerals and waste matters
  • Phosphate-related issues
  • Quarry developments
  • General planning and development work

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
• Significant experience in local authority planning law
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Contract Details:

• Initial 3-6 month contract
• Fully remote working
• Full-time preferred, although part-time applicants will be considered
• Competitive rate of £60+ per hour (dependent on experience)
• Strong paralegal support provided
• No committee attendance required

If you are an experienced Planning Lawyer looking for a flexible, fully remote opportunity with an interesting and varied caseload, this could be the role for you. Please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester Office for more information.

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