Locum Planning Lawyer

Locum Planning Lawyer - October Start - 6-12 Months Maternity Cover - Midlands - Up to £60 per hour UmbrellaVenn Group''s specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority in the Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and friendly legal team, advising on a broad range of planning matters within a supportive environment.This opportunity would also be ideal for any permanent Planning Lawyers currently on a notice period who are looking to make the move into the locum market, for an attractive long-term assignment due to begin in October 2026.Role Details:Position: Locum Planning LawyerWorking Arrangement: Full Time (37 hours per week across a minimum of four days), Remote working with monthly planning committee attendanceDuration: 6-12 months maternity cover, commencing October 2026Rate: Up to £60 per hour UmbrellaDuties may include:Providing planning law advice to officers and MembersDrafting and negotiating Section 106 AgreementsAttending and advising at evening Planning Committees in the MidlandsAdvising on a broad range of planning law mattersDelivering clear and practical legal advice to support the Council''s Planning ServiceCandidate Requirements:Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificatePrevious Local Government Planning Law experienceExperience drafting and negotiating Section 106 AgreementsConfidence attending and advising at Planning ..... full job details .....