Locum Planning Lawyer (Local Plan) – Local Authority – Remote Working – June/July Start – Initial 6 Months+ – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile Local Plan project, working closely with Planning Officers to develop and progress a robust and defensible Local Plan through its critical stages.
The Role
Working Arrangement: Part Time, 3 days a week max, Remote Working
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella (potentially up to £65 DOE)
Start: June/July
Role Responsibilities
- Advising on issues relating to the Council’s Local Plan, including policy development and legal considerations
- Supporting Planning Officers and senior stakeholders with legal advice on planning applications and development matters
- Advising on general planning law matters, including planning policy, development management, and enforcement issues
- Providing pragmatic, solution‑focused legal advice to support the Council’s planning objectives
- Advising on planning litigation and legal challenges relating to the Local Plan, including judicial reviews and appeals
- Assisting with preparing legal strategies and supporting the Council in defending planning decisions
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with strong experience in Planning Law
- Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable
- Proven experience advising on Local Plans or large-scale planning policy projects
- Ability to work independently and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
Job Reference: J94027
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile Local Plan project, working closely with Planning Officers to develop and progress a robust and defensible Local Plan through its critical stages.
The Role
Working Arrangement: Part Time, 3 days a week max, Remote Working
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella (potentially up to £65 DOE)
Start: June/July
Role Responsibilities
- Advising on issues relating to the Council’s Local Plan, including policy development and legal considerations
- Supporting Planning Officers and senior stakeholders with legal advice on planning applications and development matters
- Advising on general planning law matters, including planning policy, development management, and enforcement issues
- Providing pragmatic, solution‑focused legal advice to support the Council’s planning objectives
- Advising on planning litigation and legal challenges relating to the Local Plan, including judicial reviews and appeals
- Assisting with preparing legal strategies and supporting the Council in defending planning decisions
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with strong experience in Planning Law
- Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable
- Proven experience advising on Local Plans or large-scale planning policy projects
- Ability to work independently and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
Job Reference: J94027
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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