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Locum Planning Lawyer

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Job ID:

40868

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

12.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Planning Lawyer – 3/4 Days a Week – Initial 3 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour
 
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 Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning Lawyer
Working Arrangement: 3/4 days a week, remote working; planning committee attendance if local, otherwise non-essential
Duration: Initial 3 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £65 per hour
 
Duties may include:
  • Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
  • Drafting and negotiating S106 Agreements
  • Advising on a broad range of planning law matters
  • Delivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council's Planning Service
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Previous Local Government Planning Law experience
  • Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
 
Job Reference: J98272
 
For more information, please contact Ebby Vallance 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 Lawyer – 3/4 Days a Week – Initial 3 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour
 
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Locum Planning Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40868

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

12.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Planning Lawyer – 3/4 Days a Week – Initial 3 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour
 
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 Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning Lawyer
Working Arrangement: 3/4 days a week, remote working; planning committee attendance if local, otherwise non-essential
Duration: Initial 3 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £65 per hour
 
Duties may include:
  • Providing planning law advice to officers and Members
  • Drafting and negotiating S106 Agreements
  • Advising on a broad range of planning law matters
  • Delivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council's Planning Service
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Previous Local Government Planning Law experience
  • Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
 
Job Reference: J98272
 
For more information, please contact Ebby Vallance 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 Lawyer – 3/4 Days a Week – Initial 3 Months+ – Midlands – Up to £65 per hour