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Locum Legal Assistant (Planning)

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Job ID:

39966

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

East Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

20.07.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J96728

Salary:

Up to 20

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Legal Assistant (Planning) – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £20 per hour umbrella – Initial 3+ months
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant with experience in Planning Law, to join a friendly and reputable Local Authority on an interim basis. The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a collaborative legal team.
 
The Role:
Position: Locum Legal Assistant (Planning)
Working Arrangement: Full Time, Hybrid Working
Office Attendance: 1-2 days per week in the East Midlands
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £20 per hour umbrella
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice, guidance, and support to internal and external clients of the Legal Services department, focussing on Planning, Highways, Rights of Way and some Major Projects
  • Undertake casework and support Officers as necessary
  • Attend and advise at internal and external meetings as required
  • Escalate issues that may impact service delivery as appropriate
  • Conduct legal research and contribute effectively towards the development of policies and best practice
 
Requirements:
  • Experience working as a Legal Assistant within a Local Authority setting
  • Experienced in Planning or Highways Law
  • Able to work collaborative and support a busy legal team
  • Ability to attend the office 1-2 days per week, subject to business
 
Job Reference: J96728
 
For more information, or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every candidate. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Legal Assistant (Planning) – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £20 per hour umbrella – Initial 3+ months
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Locum Legal Assistant (Planning)

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

39966

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

East Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

20.07.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J96728

Salary:

Up to 20

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Legal Assistant (Planning) – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £20 per hour umbrella – Initial 3+ months
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant with experience in Planning Law, to join a friendly and reputable Local Authority on an interim basis. The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a collaborative legal team.
 
The Role:
Position: Locum Legal Assistant (Planning)
Working Arrangement: Full Time, Hybrid Working
Office Attendance: 1-2 days per week in the East Midlands
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £20 per hour umbrella
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice, guidance, and support to internal and external clients of the Legal Services department, focussing on Planning, Highways, Rights of Way and some Major Projects
  • Undertake casework and support Officers as necessary
  • Attend and advise at internal and external meetings as required
  • Escalate issues that may impact service delivery as appropriate
  • Conduct legal research and contribute effectively towards the development of policies and best practice
 
Requirements:
  • Experience working as a Legal Assistant within a Local Authority setting
  • Experienced in Planning or Highways Law
  • Able to work collaborative and support a busy legal team
  • Ability to attend the office 1-2 days per week, subject to business
 
Job Reference: J96728
 
For more information, or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every candidate. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Legal Assistant (Planning) – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £20 per hour umbrella – Initial 3+ months