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Locum Planning Solicitor

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Dorking, Surrey RH4 3JH, England

Salary

£40 - £50 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are looking for a part-time Locum Planning Solicitor to work 2.5 days per week in Dorking on a hybrid basis.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40 to £50 per hour for a duration of 12 weeks.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience focusing on planning matters and be adept at negotiating and drafting complex legal documents.
  • Responsibilities include negotiating Section 106 Agreements, providing legal advice to the Planning Team, and attending monthly committee meetings.
  • The role is ideal for individuals with a Practising Certificate and membership in the Law Society, and experience in contentious planning enforcement matters is desirable.

Locum Planning Solicitor

  • Job Type: Part-time (2.5 days per week)
  • Location: Dorking (Hybrid)
  • Salary: £40-£50 per hour
  • Duration: 12 weeks

We are seeking a Locum Planning Solicitor to join a team during a busy period to manage an increased workload. This role is ideal for someone who is adept at negotiating, drafting, and completing complex legal documents and providing expert advice to the Planning Team.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Negotiate, draft, and complete Section 106 Agreements, including those with non-routine obligations.
  • Provide ad hoc legal advice to the Planning Team.
  • Depending on experience, you may also advise on or provide advocacy for contentious planning enforcement matters.
  • Attend committee meetings on the first Wednesday of each month as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in negotiating, drafting, and completing s106 Agreements.
  • Experience in advising on or providing advocacy for contentious planning enforcement matters. (Desirable)
  • Practising Certificate without endorsements.
  • Membership of the Law Society.
  • Minimum of 3 years focusing on planning matters.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive team during a critical period.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience or reach out to Mark Watts at reed for further information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.