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Locum Principal Planning & Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

38713

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

West Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

19.03.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J94333

Salary:

Up to 67

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Principal Planning & Highways Lawyer – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Up to £67 per hour umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the East Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded and supportive legal team.
Role Details
Working Arrangement: Full-time, remote working
Rate: Up to £67 per hour umbrella
Start: As soon as possible
Role Responsibilities:
• Managing a complex caseload of planning and highways matters
• Advising on s106, s278 and s38 agreements
• Providing expert legal advice on planning, biodiversity net gain and rights of way
• Handling planning judicial review matters
• Advising Planning Committee and senior Officers
• Supporting the management and supervision of the legal team
Candidate Requirements:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with significant experience in Planning and Highways Law
• Strong experience within Local Government is highly desirable
• Proven ability to manage complex planning matters independently
• Previous supervisory or management experience is advantageous
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Job Reference: J94333
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If you have not been contacted within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
Locum Principal Planning & Highways Lawyer – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Up to £67 per hour umbrella
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Venn Group

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Locum Principal Planning & Highways Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

38713

Practice Area(s):

Planning

Location:

West Midlands 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

19.03.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J94333

Salary:

Up to 67

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Principal Planning & Highways Lawyer – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Up to £67 per hour umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the East Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded and supportive legal team.
Role Details
Working Arrangement: Full-time, remote working
Rate: Up to £67 per hour umbrella
Start: As soon as possible
Role Responsibilities:
• Managing a complex caseload of planning and highways matters
• Advising on s106, s278 and s38 agreements
• Providing expert legal advice on planning, biodiversity net gain and rights of way
• Handling planning judicial review matters
• Advising Planning Committee and senior Officers
• Supporting the management and supervision of the legal team
Candidate Requirements:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with significant experience in Planning and Highways Law
• Strong experience within Local Government is highly desirable
• Proven ability to manage complex planning matters independently
• Previous supervisory or management experience is advantageous
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Job Reference: J94333
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If you have not been contacted within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
Locum Principal Planning & Highways Lawyer – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Up to £67 per hour umbrella