Senior Legal Officer - Plannig Law Locum
2 days ago
Doncaster
π¨ LOCUM OPPORTUNITY | PLANNING LAW π¨ Senior Legal Officer β Planning (Locum) π South Yorkshire | Hybrid π· Β£50 β Β£55 per hour π Interim contract until April 2026 CRA Consulting is working with a well-established South Yorkshire local authority to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Officer (Planning) on a long-term locum basis. This is a senior, hands-on role offering exposure to complex planning and highways work, ideal for an experienced local government lawyer looking for stability, autonomy, and a strong day rate. πΉ The Opportunity Reporting into the Head of Litigation & Regulatory Services, youβll provide high-level legal advice across planning-related matters, supporting officers and elected members across the authority. The role blends advisory work, drafting, advocacy, and leadership, making it well-suited to a confident Planning Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive. πΉ What youβll be doing β Advising on Town & Country Planning, Highway Law (including footpaths), and Compulsory Purchase β Drafting Section 106 agreements, enforcement notices, planning injunctions, reports, and court documents β Conducting advocacy before Courts, Tribunals, Inquiries, and Panels β Deputising for senior legal colleagues where required β Delivering training to legal teams, officers, partners, and elected members β Managing matters in line with internal policies and case management systems πΉ What theyβre looking for β Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate β Strong Planning Law experience within a local authority environment β Proven advocacy capability β Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills β Solid understanding of the local government legislative framework β A pragmatic, value-driven public sector approach πΉ Whatβs on offer π· Β£50 β Β£55 per hour β Long-term locum contract (to April 2026) β Senior-level autonomy β Varied and interesting planning caseload β Hybrid working (subject to service requirements) π© Interested? For a confidential discussion or to be considered, contact: Rob Addy Director β Legal Recruitment | CRA Consulting π§ π 0114 241 8030 #LocumSolicitor #PlanningLaw #LocalAuthorityJobs #PublicSectorLegal #PlanningSolicitor #LegalLocum #SouthYorkshire #CRAConsulting