Planning Lawyer

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom TBC Full time

A local authority based in London is seeking a Planning & Regeneration Lawyer for an initial period of three months.

The successful Planning & Regeneration Lawyer will be required to carry a full and complex caseload.

You will be required to have experience in the following areas:

  • Planning & regeneration,
  • Highways,
  • Environmental issues,
  • S106 planning agreements,
  • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL),
  • Planning inquiries,
  • Planning committees,
  • Environmental impact assessments,
  • Enforcement powers,
  • Defending judicial reviews,
  • Compulsory Purchase Areas.

    Previous local government experience would be highly advantageous. This is a hybrid working role with office attendance required weekly.

    Candidates must have a practising certificate to be considered for the role.

    To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to

    Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

    At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

    If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.


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