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