Senior Planning Solicitor

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London-based local authority who are seeking a Senior Planning Solicitor on a temporary basis. please find below further details abou this role.

ROLE: Senior Planning Solicitor
RATE: £55–£60 per hour (Umbrella) / £52.81ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £47.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
LOCATION: West London (Hybrid - 2 days pw in office)
CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week

Key Duties

• Advise on major planning applications and urban regeneration projects
• Provide legal advice on CPOs, appropriation, and property matters
• Draft and negotiate complex planning and highways agreements (including s106)
• Attend and advise at Planning Committee and Licensing hearings
• Manage high-profile matters including appeals, public inquiries, and judicial reviews
• Support senior leadership and advise on legal risk and Monitoring Officer duties
• Instruct Counsel and external solicitors as required

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX (England & Wales)
• Strong local authority experience in Planning and Regeneration law
• Proven ability to handle complex, high-value matters independently

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