Assistant Team Leader - Planning

Locum Assistant Principal Planning Lawyer – Competitive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England

Locum Assistant Principal Planning Lawyer

Up to £60 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

Local Authority based in South-East England

3 month rolling contract

Full time, 36 hours per week

Once per week office attendance

Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in South-East England in their search for a Assistant Principal Planning Lawyer on an Locum basis for an initial 3-month role (with the potential to be extended)

Role Highlights:

• Flexible Working – full-time role with hybrid working, requiring office presence just twice a month
• Competitive Rate – an attractive rate dependent on experience

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales with a valid practising certificate, or equivalent legal qualification.
• Significant experience in planning law within a local authority or public sector environment, handling complex legal matters independently.
• Expertise in planning legislation and statutory frameworks, including s.106 agreements, development control, compulsory purchase orders, and planning inquiries.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively advise and collaborate with planning officers, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Handle complex planning matters for the local authority, including advising on development control, planning policy, enforcement, and compulsory purchase orders.
• Provide legal guidance on s.106 agreements, planning inquiries, and appeals, ensuring alignment with local and national planning policies.
• Advise and liaise with planning officers, senior management, and external stakeholders, offering detailed legal advice to support sound decision-making.
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, maintain case records, and prepare reports for presentation to committees

If you are interested in this Locum Assistant Principal Planning Lawyer role in South-East England, please contact Jade Gorrod in the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist legal recruitment team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Assistant Principal Planning Lawyer – Competitive Rate – Full-time – Hybrid Working – South-East England