Senior Planning Locum

Senior Planning Locum – South West – Full Time – £60 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Senior Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority based in the South West for an initial term of up to 9 months, starting as soon as possible.

This position will be fully remote and paying an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour via an umbrella company.

You will be handling a busy and varied caseload, which may include the following:

• Providing advice on a wide range of planning matters including highways
• Drafting and negotiating sector 106 agreements
• Advising and representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in planning matters and legal practice areas relevant to the post
• Providing legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates when directed
• Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning law specifically and Local Government Law generally
• Supervising junior members of staff

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Michael Attwood or Charlotte Foley on 0117 930 8760 in the first instance. Alternatively, email mattwood@venngroup.com including a copy of your CV and details of your current availability and we will be in touch to discuss.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.