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Locum Planning Solicitor

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Job ID:

36765

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

South-West 
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Posted:

19.09.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

BRF8-92384

Salary:

55-60

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Planning Lawyer – Local Authority – South West – £60 Per Hour Outside IR35 – Fully Remote

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on a full-time, 6-month initial basis.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with recent previous Local Authority experience. This position will involve a mixed Planning caseload with an emphasis around Section 106 obligations.
Duties may include the following:
  • Providing advice on a wide range of general Planning and Highways matters
  • Drafting and dealing with complex Section 106 obligations
  • Assisting with Planning Enforcement and Appeal work
  • Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning law specifically and Local Government Law generally
An hourly rate of up to £60 per hour Outside IR35 is offered for this position. Additionally, this role offers the opportunity for fully remote working, with no planning committee attendance required.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Josh Cowan, or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760 in the first instance. Alternatively, email jcowan@venngroup.com including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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Locum Planning Solicitor

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

36765

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

South-West 
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

19.09.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

BRF8-92384

Salary:

55-60

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Planning Lawyer – Local Authority – South West – £60 Per Hour Outside IR35 – Fully Remote

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on a full-time, 6-month initial basis.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with recent previous Local Authority experience. This position will involve a mixed Planning caseload with an emphasis around Section 106 obligations.
Duties may include the following:
  • Providing advice on a wide range of general Planning and Highways matters
  • Drafting and dealing with complex Section 106 obligations
  • Assisting with Planning Enforcement and Appeal work
  • Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning law specifically and Local Government Law generally
An hourly rate of up to £60 per hour Outside IR35 is offered for this position. Additionally, this role offers the opportunity for fully remote working, with no planning committee attendance required.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Josh Cowan, or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760 in the first instance. Alternatively, email jcowan@venngroup.com including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.