Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal are seeking an experienced and motivated Planning Lawyer Locum to join a well-regarded local authority legal team in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with solid experience in planning and local government law to work in a flexible and supportive environment. The role will require attendance at the office one day per week, with the remainder of the work conducted remotely.

Job Title: Planning Lawyer
Location: North London (Hybrid - 1 day per week office attendance)
Hourly Rate: £50 - £55 per hour LTD (£48.46ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £43.24ph PAYE exc. holiday pay)
Contract: Locum (Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of planning, highways, and local government matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings, highways agreements, and other related documentation.
• Attend Planning Committee meetings, offering legal guidance and representation as required.
• Advise on the legal implications of decisions, including reviewing and drafting reports.
• Manage contentious planning matters, such as planning appeals and judicial reviews.
• Attend project meetings for major developments, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Instruct and brief Counsel and manage external legal providers where appropriate.
• Keep abreast of legal developments and provide training or updates to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Ensure effective use of case management systems and adherence to practice management standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England & Wales).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant areas of law.

Essential Experience

• Strong working knowledge of planning law, highways law, road traffic regulations, and local government law.
• Proven experience in:
  • Drafting and negotiating planning and highways agreements.
  • Advising on planning and related legal issues.
  • Handling contentious matters, including appeals and judicial reviews.

If this Planning Lawyerrole sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.