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Sennior Planning Lawyer

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Job ID:

38595

Practice Area(s):

Highways, Planning, Projects/Regeneration

Location:

Southwark, London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract Part Time, Locum

Posted:

09.03.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

40-50

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Senior Planning Lawyer - Southwark (Local Authority role)

Contract role

Hourly rate negotiable - Indicate rate sought

 

Role can be part time or full time. 

If Full Time - 2 days office attendance per week

If Part Time - Occasional office attendance

 

  • Significant highways experience including advising on complex Highways matters and Traffic Management Orders. 
  • Section 106/278 agreements

Significant experience in dealing with complex s106 and s278 agreements Being able to provide legal expertise on highly complex issues for the council, ensuring that services are commercially focused business driven and comply with the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations. Significant experience of local government law

Comprehensive and detailed knowledge in relation to the Law in one or more of the following areas: Planning, Regeneration and Highways Experience in giving advice on good governance arrangements Desired but not necessary: giving advice and being able to attend planning committees

 

 

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.

Employer Info
Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom

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Employer Info


Deekay Recruitment
United Kingdom
Phone: 0161 747 1234
Web Site: https://www.deekay.co.uk/

Sennior Planning Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

38595

Practice Area(s):

Highways, Planning, Projects/Regeneration

Location:

Southwark, London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract Part Time, Locum

Posted:

09.03.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

40-50

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Senior Planning Lawyer - Southwark (Local Authority role)

Contract role

Hourly rate negotiable - Indicate rate sought

 

Role can be part time or full time. 

If Full Time - 2 days office attendance per week

If Part Time - Occasional office attendance

 

  • Significant highways experience including advising on complex Highways matters and Traffic Management Orders. 
  • Section 106/278 agreements

Significant experience in dealing with complex s106 and s278 agreements Being able to provide legal expertise on highly complex issues for the council, ensuring that services are commercially focused business driven and comply with the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations. Significant experience of local government law

Comprehensive and detailed knowledge in relation to the Law in one or more of the following areas: Planning, Regeneration and Highways Experience in giving advice on good governance arrangements Desired but not necessary: giving advice and being able to attend planning committees

 

 

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.