Senior Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details with regards to the position.
ROLE: Senior Planning Lawyer LOCATION: North West London CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour
Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days in the office per week).
The Role of the Senior Planning Lawyer

To provide advice on complex Planning and Regeneration matters throughout the council
Matters will include planning, highways and regeneration
Providing legal advice and support to the Council’s Planning Committee and dealing with Section 106, 38 and 278 agreements

The Person

A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
To have a strong understanding of Section 106 agreements and planning policy within the public sector
Experience of working in a local government legal service and of dealing with council members is desirable

The Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Weekly payroll

If this Senior Planning Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.