Planning Lawyer

Our client a busy Local Authority based in London, is seeking a Planning Lawyer to join their team for an initial three month assignment with the strong possibility of extension.

The scale of development within the area is unique and this is a great opportunity for candidates looking to further their experience on large strategic schemes within the public sector.

The successful Planning Lawyer will be required to demonstrate recent experience in Planning Law as the majority of the work will be at a complex level.

You will also be required to pick up an existing caseload including:

• Judicial reviews,
• Planning inquiries and  enforcement,
• Planning committee work,
• Negotiation and completion of complex and high value s106 planning agreements
• s278 agreements

If this sounds like your ideal next role, please get in touch by sending your CV in the first instance. You must be available to commence work on no more than two weeks’ notice.

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