Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in Gloucestershire. We are looking to recruit a Lawyer to join the councils legal team with Planning law team.

Role: Planning Lawyer
Location: Gloucestershire/Hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £50-55ph DOE | PAYE (Inc Hol)  - £44.06 - £48.41ph DOE
Contract Length: 3 Months Ongoing

Responsibilities as a Planning Lawyer:

• Provide legal advice to a range of clients on planning and highway matters.
• Reviewing and drafting Committee reports.

• Undertake advocacy and represent the Council in the Court arena.
• To represent Legal Services, the Council and external clients in meetings, including committee and member meetings, inquiries and working groups and in discussions with other legal practitioners at an appropriate level as and when required

 
About You as a Planning Lawyer:

• Must be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Experience specialising in planning law within the last 5 years.
• Good communication with excellent interpersonal skills 
• Able to have the ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Weekly pay 

If this Planning Lawyer  position is right for you or someone you may know, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email Aanisah.Khan@Servicecare.org.uk or via phone on 01772208969

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