Locum Planning Lawyer – Midlands Based Council – Hybrid Working – 12 Month Contract – up to £65 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a Midlands based Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Lawyer to take on a longer-term interim assignment supporting the Council’s planning team on a range of matters with a focus on advising on the Local Plan.

The Role:
Position: Locum Planning Lawyer
Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority
Duration: 12 month contract
Rate: Competitive hourly rate (umbrella)
Working Pattern: Full time hours, hybrid working with office attendance required in the Midlands

Role Responsibilities:
• Providing planning law advice to the Council on a wide range of planning matters
• Advising on issues relating to the Council’s Local Plan, including policy development and related legal considerations
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Section 106 Agreements and other planning obligations
• Supporting Planning Officers and senior stakeholders with legal advice on planning applications and development matters
• Advising on general planning law matters including planning policy, development management and enforcement issues where required
• Providing pragmatic and solution-focused legal advice to support the Council’s planning objectives

Candidate Requirements:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with proven experience in Planning Law
• Experience advising within a Local Authority environment is highly desirable
• Strong experience advising on Section 106 Agreements and planning matters
• Experience advising on or supporting work relating to Local Plans would be advantageous
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Local Authority team and contribute to key planning projects and development initiatives across the region.
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Louise Francis or Philippa Stoate on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Locum Planning Lawyer – Midlands Based Council – Hybrid Working – 12 Month Contract – up to £65 per hour Umbrella