Planning Lawyer

16 hours ago


Bristol, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently working in partnership with a County Council in the South West, who are recruiting for a Senior Planning Lawyer on a locum basis for 3-months with potential extension.


The role can be conducted fully remotely, and offers an hourly rate in the region of £55 p/hour UMB subject to PQE.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling a mixed caseload of planning, highways and enforcement matters, including planning and enforcement advice, planning committee attendance and governance support, and preparing planning agreements
  • 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
  • Offering support to more junior members of the team


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Remote working


Working hours:

  • Full-time & part-time options will be considered
  • Up to 37-hours available


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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