Planning Lawyer

Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a London Borough Council who are seeking either an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal or a Junior Lawyer (1-2 years PQE) to join a busy Planning and Highways team. Role: Planning Lawyer. Rate: Up to £30ph umbrella / £26.94ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £24.04ph PAYE exc. holiday pay. Location: South London. Contract: Initial 4 months with possibility of extension. Please note that this role requires office attendance 1 day per week.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of planning and highways matters
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and Section 278 Agreements
• Preparing and issuing planning enforcement notices relating to breaches of planning control
• Drafting Tree Preservation Orders and Section 215 Amenity Notices

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 12 months' experience in one role undertaking planning and/or highways work
• Either a qualified Solicitor or experienced planning law paralegal within local authority
• Experience drafting legal documents and agreements
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload

If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.