Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 3 Months+ – East Midlands – Up to £60 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 East Midlands area on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established 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 is essential
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 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
• Attending monthly planning committees and preparing relevant reports
• Delivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council’s Planning Service

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent)
• Previous Local Government Planning and Highways Law experience
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting a collaborative legal team

Job Reference: J98127
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 and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 3 Months+ – East Midlands – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella