Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 3–6 Months – South East – 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 South East on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive legal team, advising on a broad range of planning and highways matters.

Role Details:
Position: Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Location: South East
Working Arrangement: Full-time or part-time considered, with remote working available
Duration: Initial 3–6 months, with potential for extension
Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella
Committee Attendance: Planning committees take place approximately every 1-3 months, with attendance desirable but non-essential.

Duties may include:

• Providing planning law advice to officers and Members.
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106, Section 38 and Section 278 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: J98691

For more information, please contact Phoebe Maries or Louise Francis by email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com or by phone on 07441916438.

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, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Initial 3–6 Months – South East – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella