Locum Planning & Litigation Lawyer

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a local government team in the East Midlands, for a Locum Lawyer who can handle both Planning & Litigation matters.

This position is offered on a flexible basis. The client is willing to consider a range of working patterns provided you can commit to working from their office. This role will suit candidates who are looking for more flexibility in their contract and who don't necessarily seek regular full time hours.

Candidates need to be able to confidently draft and negotiate S106 agreements. Applicants must also have a current practicing certificate and be able to attend court to deal with a variety of civil & regulatory matters along with contract disputes.

Duties will include:

• Drafting S106 agreements
• Advising on planning enforcement matters
• Attending Licensing and Regulatory panels as legal adviser in order to deal with License Applications
• Instructing and managing work with external legal advisers
• Attending meetings of committees and sub-committees as legal adviser
• Preparing reports with advice on legal implications
• Handling debt recovery matters, acting on behalf of the council

We can offer a highly competitive hourly rate of up to £35 per hour for this position depending upon your experience.

Applications are welcome from Qualified Solicitors, Barristers, and FCILEX Lawyers who have experience dealing with local authority matters. Candidates from a private practice background are welcome to apply provided they can demonstrate experience working for public sector bodies.

Our client is looking to appoint as soon as possible, with the successful candidate starting their assignment following one brief telephone interview. With this in mind, interested candidates should apply as soon as possible, by emailing a full and up to date CV 
We look forward to your application

Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.

Venn Group acts as an employment agency and an employment business.

At Venn Group, 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 all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.