Experienced Planning Lawyer Wanted for Locum Role

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Red Personnel Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join our team on a locum basis at Red Personnel. This initial rolling 3-month contract involves managing a complex caseload of planning and highways matters, including high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver timely legal advice to the Council and its departments on planning and highways matters.
  • Draft standard planning agreements, undertakings, and highways agreements.
  • Manage routine legal cases involving planning, highways, and licensing matters.
  • Handle proceedings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews before various courts and tribunals.
  • Prepare clear reports for the Planning committee and other committees.
  • Gain experience in Licensing law and deputise for Senior Lawyers when needed.
  • Support Senior Lawyers with drafting and preparing legal documentation for proceedings in Planning, Highways, or Licensing.
  • Advise the Borough Solicitor on legal risks related to team matters and instruct Counsel and/or external solicitors as per the Service's protocol.
  • Handle Assets of Community Value proceedings, maintain proper records for all work undertaken, and meet annual chargeable hours targets.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX, entitled to practice in England and Wales.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work independently.
  • Broad knowledge of Local Government law, planning, and highways legislation.
  • Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in licensing law.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to draft and communicate legal advice concisely and in plain English.
  • Ability to work constructively with elected Members while being politically aware and sensitive.
  • Knowledge of civil procedures, such as public inquiries and judicial reviews.


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