Locum Senior Planning Lawyer

Senior Planning Lawyer

LB Southwark

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, indicate rate sought

The role is based at the Council’s offices at Tooley Street with some remote working available.

We are looking for a technical expert who will work closely with the Council’s Regeneration and Planning officers; this lawyer will have the opportunity to negotiate on some major planning agreements and advise in respect of landmark regeneration schemes (which have in the past few years included six CPO inquiries), infrastructure projects, and planning policy.

There will also be work in relation to planning inquiry appeals, legal challenges and you may be required to advise one of the Council’s planning committees.

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, CILEX or equivalent with significant planning, highways and regeneration experience gained in the UK and will report to one of the Specialist lawyers in the Planning and Development team.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.