Planning Solicitor

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in Lancashire. We are looking to recruit a Solicitor to join the councils legal team with Planning and Enforcement experience and preferably BNG experience.

Role: Planning Solicitor

Location: Lancashire/ Fully remote

Rate: £55.00-£60.00

Contract Length: 3 Months Ongoing

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to a range of clients on planning and highway matters.


• Reviewing and drafting Committee reports.


• Work proactively and perform responsibilities to a high standard in accordance with all applicable statutory and regulatory standards, Authority policies and procedures and as directed.


• Attending and advising at Committee meetings (this can be done remotely) of the County Council relating to highways, public rights of way and planning matters.

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 have the ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Fully Remote work


• Flexible hours


• Weekly pay

If this Planning Solicitor 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 0177220896

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