Planning Lawyer

Posted 11 days ago
Location
St Albans
Reference
Ref: BH-161160
Salary Package
£45 - £50 per hour
Expiry Date
Expires 11th Mar 2026
Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Legal
Service Care Legal are recruiting an experienced Locum Planning Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team in Hertfordshire. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of one day per week onsite.
 
ROLE:                  Locum Planning Lawyer
LOCATION:          Hertfordshire – Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
CONTRACT:        3 months (potential to extend), 37 hours per week (part-time considered)
RATE:                   £50ph umbrella / £44.06ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £39.32ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Advising on planning applications and development matters
  • Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements
  • Supporting large-scale housing and regeneration projects
  • Providing advice on BNG, Green Belt, and major developments
 
Essential Requirements:
 
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx
  • Relevant planning practising certificate (or entitlement)
  • Proven experience in local authority planning law, S106, and major developments

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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