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Planning Locum

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Job ID:

40193

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

06.08.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J97098

Salary:

55 - 60

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Planning Lawyer – Full Time – 3 Months Initially – Home Counties - Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the Home Counties on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.

Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time. Remote working with monthly planning committee attendance on a rota basis.
Duration: 3 months initially
Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Duties may include:
  • Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
  • Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
  • Attending and advising at Planning Committees (Evening) in the South East
  • Advising on a broad range of planning law matters
  • Delivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council's Planning Service
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
  • Previous Local Government Planning Law experience
  • Experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
  • Confidence attending and advising at Planning Committees
  • Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
Job Reference: J97098

For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Louise Francis on 07441 916438, 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 applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Planning Lawyer – Full Time – 3 Months Initially – Home Counties - Up to £60 per hour Umbrella
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Venn Group

Phone: 0113 234 6400
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Planning Locum

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40193

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

06.08.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J97098

Salary:

55 - 60

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Planning Lawyer – Full Time – 3 Months Initially – Home Counties - Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the Home Counties on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.

Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time. Remote working with monthly planning committee attendance on a rota basis.
Duration: 3 months initially
Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Duties may include:
  • Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
  • Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
  • Attending and advising at Planning Committees (Evening) in the South East
  • Advising on a broad range of planning law matters
  • Delivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council's Planning Service
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
  • Previous Local Government Planning Law experience
  • Experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
  • Confidence attending and advising at Planning Committees
  • Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
Job Reference: J97098

For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Louise Francis on 07441 916438, 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 applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Planning Lawyer – Full Time – 3 Months Initially – Home Counties - Up to £60 per hour Umbrella