Overview

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Lancashire for a Locum Planning Lawyer on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month contract with potential to extend.

Responsibilities

You will handle a caseload of Highways and Planning matters, including s38, s278, s106 agreements, public rights of way, and other planning and enforcement and licence/consent matters.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer in England and Wales
• Experience in planning law from a local government environment
• Able to work on a hybrid basis if located in Lancashire, otherwise able to work fully remote
• Available on no more than a 4-week notice period

Salary

The salary for this role will be £40-£50/hour umbrella, depending on experience.

Application

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

Note: PQE/salary levels are used as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

We endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However, due to the volume of applications we may not respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, 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.