Planning Lawyer

3 weeks ago

England, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently partnering a Local Authority in the North-West, in their recruitment for a Planning & Highways Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract.


The team have capacity for full-time hours but they can consider candidates looking for 4-days per week, and the rate is between £50 - £60 per hour (negotiable subject to PQE.)


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling a mixed caseload of Planning and Highways matters, including attending meetings and advising Council Officers and Members in regards to legal issues, governance and procedure
  • Independently managing and progressing key planning cases, including S.106s and deeds of variations
  • Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters
  • Advising on, drafting and completing highways agreements, including deeds of dedication and footpaths orders


Rewards and Benefits

  • Remote working


Working hours:

  • Up to 37-hours per week
  • No out-of-hours attendance required


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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