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Planning Locum – Local Authority – South West – Full Time – up to £55 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous Local Authority experience. You will be handling a varied caseload and will be required to attend face-to-face planning meetings.

Duties may include the following:

-          Providing advice on a wide range of planning matters including highways

-          Drafting and negotiating sector 106 agreements

-          Advising and representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in planning matters and legal practice areas relevant to the post

-          Providing legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates when directed

-          Undertaking research and providing advice to the Council in the areas of planning law specifically and Local Government Law generally

An hourly umbrella rate of £55 is offered for this position.

For more information, or to discuss other legal opportunities, please contact Michael Attwood or Charlotte Foley on 0117********* in the first instance. Alternatively, email ********@venngroup.com including a copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.