Locum Planning Lawyer – Midlands – £55–60 per hour (Umbrella) – Hybrid Working – 2 to 2.5 Year Assignment
 
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the Midlands on a long-term interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to support the authority through to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) within a supportive and collaborative legal team.
 
The Role:

• Position: Locum Planning Lawyer
• Duration: Initial 2-year assignment, with potential to extend to 2.5 years
• Rate: £55–£60 per hour umbrella
• Working Pattern: Full time, but part time considered
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid working – ideally office presence weekly (flexible), with some on-site attendance essential for team integration and morale
• Committee Attendance: Monthly planning committee attendance required

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a general planning law caseload within a Local Authority setting
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on Section 106 Agreements
• Advising on Unilateral Undertakings (UU’s)
• Supporting planning committees and providing legal advice as required
• Ensuring compliance with internal governance procedures and relevant legislation
• Working collaboratively with planning officers, committee members, and other stakeholders

 
Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent Local Authority planning law experience
• Strong experience handling Section 106 agreements and unilateral undertakings
• Confident advising members and officers on planning matters
• Able to commit to occacsional office attendance and committee meetings
• Strong communication, drafting, and stakeholder management skills

 
For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance by phone on 07441916438 or by email on localgovlegal@venngroup.com.
 
Job Reference: J93134
 
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