Locum Senior Planning Lawyer

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Job ID:

38159

Practice Area(s):

Planning
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Posted:

02.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£60.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote Working – Up to £60 Umbrella – 3 month initial contract
 
Venn Group is currently supporting a Local Authority in the Midlands in their search for an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.
 
Assignment details:
  • Duration: 3 months initially
  • Working arrangement: Predominantly remote, with occasional office attendance as required
  • Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella (DOE)
 
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing a caseload of general planning law matters
  • Advising officers and members on a wide range of planning issues
  • Drafting and reviewing planning-related legal documentation
  • Supporting the wider legal team on planning matters as required
 
The ideal candidate will:
  • Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
  • Have recent experience handling planning law matters within a Local Authority
  • Be able to work autonomously and hit the ground running
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning lawyer seeking a flexible, remote interim role within the public sector.
 
For further information or to apply, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote Working – Up to £60 Umbrella – 3-month initial contract
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Venn Group

Phone: 0113 234 6400
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Locum Senior Planning Lawyer

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Job ID:

38159

Practice Area(s):

Planning
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

02.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£60.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote Working – Up to £60 Umbrella – 3 month initial contract
 
Venn Group is currently supporting a Local Authority in the Midlands in their search for an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis.
 
Assignment details:
  • Duration: 3 months initially
  • Working arrangement: Predominantly remote, with occasional office attendance as required
  • Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella (DOE)
 
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing a caseload of general planning law matters
  • Advising officers and members on a wide range of planning issues
  • Drafting and reviewing planning-related legal documentation
  • Supporting the wider legal team on planning matters as required
 
The ideal candidate will:
  • Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
  • Have recent experience handling planning law matters within a Local Authority
  • Be able to work autonomously and hit the ground running
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning lawyer seeking a flexible, remote interim role within the public sector.
 
For further information or to apply, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Senior Planning Lawyer – Remote Working – Up to £60 Umbrella – 3-month initial contract