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Planning Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
Gloucestershire
Salary
£30.00 - £45.00 per hour
Closing date
7 Mar 2019
Reference
HB/025164

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Practice area
Planning law
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time, Part time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

LAW Absolute is working  closely with a busy Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join their team for an initial three month assignment with the strong possibility of extension.

The successful Planning Lawyer will be required to carry a full and varied caseload from the outset dealing with the following matters:

  • S.106 agreements,
  • Regeneration Projects,
  • Highways matters- S.278 agreements,
  • CPO matters and
  • Attendance at Planning Committees.

This role will suit an experienced planning lawyer who is able to deal with all aspects of planning law and practice. The ideal candidate will be both self-sufficient and a good team player and will possess excellent communication and drafting skills.

Previous public sector experience would be advantageous however, candidates with the relevant experience from other sectors are encouraged to apply. The ability to work autonomously is essential for this role.

This vacancy has arisen due to an influx in work and therefore you must be available on no more than two weeks’ notice.

If this sounds like your ideal next role, please get in touch by sending your CV in the first instance- hbedi@lawabsolute.com

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe 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.

LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.

Part time work also available for this role.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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