Job Description

Locum Senior Planning & Highways Solicitor
Local Authority - Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)
3 month rolling contract | 55-65 per hour (Umbrella)
Full-Time (4-day compressed week considered)
Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority in Yorkshire seeking an experienced Locum Senior Planning & Highways Solicitor to join their legal team on an initial 3-month rolling contract while they recruit permanently.
This role offers hybrid working, with weekly on-site attendance preferred, though more remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements and ensuring alignment with planning policy.
• Providing legal advice and support on planning enforcement matters, including enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, and certificates of lawfulness.
• Advising on highway adoption agreements (e.g., Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980).
• Supporting compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and infrastructure-related legal processes.
• Attending and advising planning committees on legal and procedural matters.
• Representing the council in planning inquiries, tribunals, and court proceedings.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate (England & Wales).
• 7-10 years' PQE, with demonstrable experience advising Local Authorities in planning and highways law.
• Strong understanding of planning law and related legislation.
• Experience in committee advisory work and public sector governance.
• Confident advocate with experience representing clients in courts, inquiries, or tribunals (Higher Court experience desirable).

To discuss the role and day to day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or please contact Georgia Macmenemey on 0117 284 0003 or email on g.macmenemey@panoramicassociates.co.uk