Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a local authority in the London region who are seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer to join their team on an initial 3 month contract. Please find below further details with regards to the position. Job Title: Senior Planning Lawyer Hourly Rate: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week Location: North West London 3 days per week office attendance The Role We are looking for a Senior Planning Lawyer to join our Planning Team on a 3-month ongoing contract. You will: Provide high-level, proactive legal advice on planning matters to the Council, its members, and officers. Serve as a point of contact for members and senior officers on planning-related legal matters. Attend planning committee meetings as required. Allocate work to appropriate team members. Monitor the quality of work produced by the team. Manage and support a small team (1 member) while ensuring appropriate training and development. The Ideal Candidate The successful Senior Planning Lawyer will possess: A current practising certificate (as a Barrister, Solicitor, or Legal Executive). A positive attitude and the ability to lead a small team. Strong experience in all aspects of planning law. The ability to anticipate and resolve problems efficiently. Experience of working within the Planning Law team of a public sector organisation If thisSenior Planning Lawyerrole sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on01772 208969, or email. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250. ADZN1_UKTJ