Locum Planning Lawyer (Local Plan) – Local Authority – Remote Working – June/July Start – Initial 6 Months+ – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile Local Plan project, working closely with Planning Officers to develop and progress a robust and defensible Local Plan through its critical stages.

The Role:

Working Arrangement: Full-time or part-time considered, primarily remote working with ad-hoc attendance to meet with the planning team
Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella (potentially up to £65 DOE)
Start: June/July

Role Responsibilities:
• Advising on issues relating to the Council’s Local Plan, including policy development and legal considerations
• Supporting Planning Officers and senior stakeholders with legal advice on planning applications and development matters
• Advising on general planning law matters, including planning policy, development management, and enforcement issues
• Providing pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice to support the Council’s planning objectives
• Advising on planning litigation and legal challenges relating to the Local Plan, including judicial reviews and appeals
• Assisting with preparing legal strategies and supporting the Council in defending planning decisions

Candidate Requirements:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with strong experience in Planning Law
• Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable
• Proven experience advising on Local Plans or large-scale planning policy projects
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on , or via email at

Job Reference: J94027

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Locum Planning Lawyer (Local Plan) – Local Authority – Remote Working – June/July Start – Initial 6 Months+ – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella