Planning Lawyer Locum

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in London, for a mid-level planning lawyer locum. You will provide full support for planning functions, including advice to Planning Committee, acting on behalf of the council in enforcement matters and high-profile public inquiries.

To apply you will be:

  • A qualified lawyer with prior UK local government experience Experienced handling a caseload of planning matters Able to attend the office on a hybrid working basis

Essential experience:

  • Experience handling a caseload of planning matters such as planning agreements, environmental impact assessments, enforcement powers, highways Experience defending judicial proceedings challenging the grant of planning permission would be desirable

For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: lhull@lawabsolute.com

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

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Louise Hull

Louise Hull

Consultant - Public Sector