Senior Planning Lawyer

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Position: Planning Lawyer

Organisation:  London based Local Authority

Duration:  3-month ongoing

Working Pattern:  Full time

Working Arrangement:  Once a fortnight office presence

Hourly Rate:  £55 per hour Umbrella

Planning Lawyer – London – £55 umbrella per hour – Remote Working

Venn Group's legal team are working with a  reputable Local Authority  in their search for a Planning Lawyer to join their team on a 3 month locum basis.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced Solicitor/ CILEX Lawyer/Barrister with a proven track record of successfully managing Planning legal matters within Local Government.

Job Description

Qualifications and Experience:

- Responsible for managing a caseload of planning law matters, including Section 106 agreements, enforcement prosecutions, and planning appeals.

- Handling planning applications and appeals.

- Providing advice on local plans.

- Offering strategic planning guidance, including due diligence before site acquisitions.

- Advising on highways and infrastructure law, such as stopping up orders, highway licenses, and Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.

- Required to deliver legal advice to the planning service based on the Council's business requirements.

- Must possess strong knowledge of relevant legislation, current case law, court procedures in both criminal and civil courts, and experience in drafting legal documents, correspondence, and providing legal counsel.

Skills and Knowledge:

- Must be a qualified solicitor or barrister or legal executive with a current practising certificate

- Knowledge and understanding of the political nature of local government and democratic process

- Resilient and committed, remaining composed under pressure

Please apply for this role online or contact Manasvi Kale and Aidan Sallis via phone or email for further information.



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