At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on planning matters and manage a diverse caseload.
- Company: Join a supportive local authority legal team with strong paralegal support.
- Benefits: Fully remote work, competitive pay of £60 per hour, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Initial 3-6 month contract with opportunities for part-time applicants.
- Why this job: Work on interesting planning cases without the hassle of committee meetings.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with planning law experience.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 £ per hour.
Our Local Authority client is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its legal team on a locum basis for an initial 3-6 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied and interesting planning caseload within a supportive team environment, with strong paralegal support and no requirement to attend planning committee meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing expert legal advice on a broad range of planning matters
- Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106 Agreements
- Advising on and drafting Section 278 Highways Agreements
- Providing advice on Lawful Development Certificates
- Managing planning enforcement matters
- Handling a diverse caseload including:
- Minerals and waste matters
- Phosphate-related issues
- Quarry developments
- General planning and development work
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Significant experience in local authority planning law
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Contract Details:
- Initial 3-6 month contract
- Fully remote working
- Full-time preferred, although part-time applicants will be considered
- Competitive rate of £60 per hour (dependent on experience)
- Strong paralegal support provided
- No committee attendance required
If you are an experienced Planning Lawyer looking for a flexible, fully remote opportunity with an interesting and varied caseload, this could be the role for you. Please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester Office for more information.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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