Planning Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working with a London Borough Council who are seeking either an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal or a Junior Lawyer (1–2 years PQE) to join a busy Planning and Highways team. Please find below further details regarding this position.
 
Role:                     Planning Lawyer
Rate:                     Up to £30ph umbrella / £26.94ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £24.04ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
Location:              South London
Contract:              Initial 4 months with possibility of extension
 
Please note that this role requires office attendance 1 day per week.
 
Role Responsibilities
 

• Managing a caseload of planning and highways matters
• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 and Section 278 Agreements
• Preparing and issuing planning enforcement notices relating to breaches of planning control
• Drafting Tree Preservation Orders and Section 215 Amenity Notices

 
Essential Requirements
 

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in one role undertaking planning and/or highways work
• Either a qualified Solicitor or experienced planning law paralegal within local authority
• Experience drafting legal documents and agreements
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload

 If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to 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 £200.