Planning Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is currently working with a established local authority, based in Northamptonshire, which is looking to recruit an experienced Planning Lawyer to support their friendly and forward‑thinking legal team.
 
Role: Planning Lawyer – Local Authority (Northamptonshire)
Location: Northamptonshire - Fully Remote (with optional Planning Committee attendance)
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week
Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55 per hour
PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.06 - £48.41 per hour
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on all aspects of town and country planning law from start to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating planning agreements (including s.106 and s.278).
• Providing legal advice to planning officers and service managers.
• (Preferable) Attending Planning Committee meetings, where relevant experience exists — though this is not essential.

Key Requirements:

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (in England and Wales) with 3 years of PQE in planning law.
• Ideally someone who has worked for a local authority legal planning team.
• Ability to manage a varied planning caseload independently.

Benefits:

• Remote working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Planning Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.