Planning Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- £30 - £40 per hour
- Posted
- 03 Jun 2019
- Closes
- 01 Jul 2019
- Ref
- HB/025687
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Planning / Environment, Public Sector / Local Authority
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client a busy Local Authority based in Essex, are seeking a Planning Lawyer to join their team for an initial three month assignment with the strong possibility of extension.
The scale of development within the area is unique and this is a great opportunity for candidates looking to further their experience on large strategic schemes within the public sector.
The successful Planning Lawyer will be required to demonstrate recent experience in Planning Law as the majority of the work will be at a complex level.
This role delivers legal support for drafting and negotiating bi or tri party (with local LPAs) development agreements (principally section 106 but can include s278 and other statutory agreements for development sites) for the County Council's statutory roles as education authority, highway authority and mineral and waste planning authority. This is a fast moving role and needs good case management skills, ability to communicate effectively with officers and LPA representatives as well as good drafting and negotiating skills.
If this sounds like your ideal next role, please get in touch by sending your CV to Holly Bedi – hbedi@lawabsolute.com
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