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Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

40771

Practice Area(s):

Planning
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Posted:

01.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98161

Salary:

60-65

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 6 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and friendly legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.
Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time or part time considered, remote working: planning committee attendance if local, otherwise non-essential
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella
Duties may include:
  • Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
  • Drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 Agreements
  • Advising on a broad range of planning and highways 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 and Highways Law experience
  • Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
Job Reference: J98161
For more information, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916 438, 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 and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 6 Months+ – Midlands – 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:

40771

Practice Area(s):

Planning
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

01.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98161

Salary:

60-65

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 6 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and friendly legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.
Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time or part time considered, remote working: planning committee attendance if local, otherwise non-essential
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella
Duties may include:
  • Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
  • Drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 Agreements
  • Advising on a broad range of planning and highways 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 and Highways Law experience
  • Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
Job Reference: J98161
For more information, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916 438, 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 and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 6 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella