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Locum Planning Senior Legal Officer
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Posted: 09/09/2025
- £30 - £40 per hour
- North West England
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer
Locum Contract 3-6 months +
Full-time or Part-time
Fully Remote working
£30 - £40 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)
We are recruiting to an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer to join a friendly, supportive North West Authority on a locum contract. This is a locum position, offering flexibility around home-working and working hours.
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Officer, with local government experience, to undertake legal casework relating to Public Rights of Way.
Key Duties include:
- To provide legal advice and have conduct of a caseload of Public Rights of Way matters to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate
- To include reviewing documentation, drafting of statements of reasons, interviewing users, and preparing witness statements and comments on objections
- Liasing with Paralegals and Senior lawyers as required
- Such other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Local Authority in the North West and a great prospect to develop your expertise in a niche area of law. On offer is a flexible working arrangement, a great work-life balance, an interesting workload, and competitive pay between £30 and £40 per hour.
Our client is seeking a Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer who can start immediately or on short notice. If you believe you have the necessary skills, please apply today to avoid missing out!
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Ciara D'Arcy in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Ciara D'Arcy
Recruitment Consultant