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Planning Lawyer

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a thriving Local Authority, based in Oxford, which is in need of a Planning Lawyer to join their team on a part time basis. If successful, you will be one of the Council's planning lawyers advising the Council and, where appropriate, its companies and external clients.


Role: Planning Lawyer
Salary: £45-£55ph
Location: Oxford - mainly remote with some requirement to attend committee meetings
Duration: 3 months rolling contract - 24 hours a week

The role of a Senior Planning Lawyer:

  • Handling a full caseload on Planning Law from start to completion
  • Draft and negotiate Planning Agreements
  • Assist officers with any administrative work that may be required from time to time
  • Deal with mainly s106 agreements, reviewing planning committee reports, attending committee meetings and briefings, general planning advice

The Person:

  • Someone who has experience in Planning Law within the public sector
  • Ideally someone with 3+ years PQE in Planning Law
  • Someone who is organised and self-motivated and is prepared to contribute and improve upon the efficiency of the team

Benefits of the Senior Planning Lawyer role

  • Remote working
  • Flexible hours
  • Weekly payments

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Planning Lawyer vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.


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