Overview

Service Care Legal are supporting a local authority based in Gloucestershire to recruit a Planning Lawyer to join the council’s legal team.

Role: Planning Lawyer

Location: Gloucestershire / Hybrid

Contract: 3 months (ongoing) | Umbrella Rate: £50-£55 per hour DOE | PAYE (Inc Hol) £44.06-£48.41 per hour DOE

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 required.

About You

• 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 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 know, please contact Aanisah Khan via email or via phone on the provided details. We also welcome referrals; a successful recommendation is worth £250.