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Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

40586

Practice Area(s):

Planning
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

16.09.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J97669

Salary:

55-65

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer – Part-Time – Remote Working – Initial Contract to March 2027 – Up to £65 per hour umbrella


Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a Midlands-based Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning amd Highways Lawyer to join a supportive team, with the role predominantly focused on planning matters.


The Role: Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer
Duration: Initial contract until March 2027, with potential extensions thereafter
Working Pattern: 22.2 hours per week (3 days), remote working available. Fully remote candidates can be considered, with some attendance at Planning Committees in the Midlands is preferred but not essential
Rate: Up to £65 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP


Role Responsibilities:
  • Providing legal advice to Council officers on a range of planning and highways matters
  • Supporting the wider planning function
  • Managing a predominantly planning-focused caseload
  • Opportunity to attend Planning Committees in the Midlands, although this is not essential
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Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience advising on planning law
  • Local Government experience highly desirable
  • Highways law experience would be advantageous
  • Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and manage a varied caseload independently
 
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Job Reference: J97669
 
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, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer – Part-Time – Remote Working – Initial Contract to March 2027 – Up to £65 per hour umbrella
 
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Venn Group

Phone: 0113 234 6400
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Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40586

Practice Area(s):

Planning
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

16.09.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J97669

Salary:

55-65

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer – Part-Time – Remote Working – Initial Contract to March 2027 – Up to £65 per hour umbrella


Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a Midlands-based Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning amd Highways Lawyer to join a supportive team, with the role predominantly focused on planning matters.


The Role: Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer
Duration: Initial contract until March 2027, with potential extensions thereafter
Working Pattern: 22.2 hours per week (3 days), remote working available. Fully remote candidates can be considered, with some attendance at Planning Committees in the Midlands is preferred but not essential
Rate: Up to £65 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP


Role Responsibilities:
  • Providing legal advice to Council officers on a range of planning and highways matters
  • Supporting the wider planning function
  • Managing a predominantly planning-focused caseload
  • Opportunity to attend Planning Committees in the Midlands, although this is not essential
  •  
Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience advising on planning law
  • Local Government experience highly desirable
  • Highways law experience would be advantageous
  • Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and manage a varied caseload independently
 
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Job Reference: J97669
 
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, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Planning & Highways Lawyer – Part-Time – Remote Working – Initial Contract to March 2027 – Up to £65 per hour umbrella