Locum Senior Planning Lawyer – South of England – Full Time (4 Days Minimum) – Up to £65 per Hour Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Senior Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South of England on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive legal team, advising on a varied planning law caseload while providing specialist expertise across planning and governance matters.

The Role:

Duration: Initial 3 months with likely extension
Working Pattern: Full Time (minimum 4 days per week), Remote Working (although a hybrid arrangement preferred if local) – monthly planning committee attendance required
Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience
Start: Mid-August start date

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing a complex planning law caseload, including drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
• Advising on planning matters, including Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and recent legislative changes
• Supporting Judicial Review matters and ensuring compliance with relevant procedural deadlines
• Attending monthly Planning Committee meetings
• Using case management and time recording systems to manage workload effectively
• Advising officers and members on planning law and governance matters

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
• Strong working knowledge of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
• Up-to-date knowledge of recent and forthcoming planning law changes
• Previous experience managing or supporting Judicial Review matters
• Experience using case management and time recording systems

Desirable Experience:

• Experience attending Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees
• Knowledge of taxi and/or premises licensing
• Ability to provide committee support across a range of local authority functions
• Contract drafting experience
• Planning enforcement and prosecution experience
• Experience reviewing committee reports across a range of local authority matters

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916 438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com.

Job Reference: J96664

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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