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Locum Planning Lawyer - Full-Time - Remote Working - 3+ Month Contract - Up to £60 per hour umbrella Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain further experience within a established Local Authority. The Role: Working Arrangement: Full Time, Remote Working Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella Start: As soon as possible Role Responsibilities: Liaising with internal departments, Officers, and Senior Stakeholders Providing legal advice on a range of planning matters, both routine and complex Supporting the Principal Lawyer on complex and high-value matters Ensure compliance with relevant planning legislation and regulatory frameworks Candidate Requirements: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience in Planning Law Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in relation to S106 Agreements Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on , or via email at Job Reference: J94822 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Locum Planning Lawyer - Full-Time - Remote Working - 3+ Month Contract - Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in Bexley who are looking to appoint a Principal Solicitor (Litigation) for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 29 per hour umbrella Job responsibilities This is the main purpose or objective of the job To provide legal and procedural advice and services in the most effective and efficient way to meet the requirements of the Services and Departments. Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / KRA: The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation Deliver high quality legal advice and services to the Services and Departments and their staff including, where appropriate, drafting documents and legal proceedings. Undertake litigation and advocacy in the courts, tribunals. Statutory appeals and inquiries. Participate in project teams to ensure the achievement of the Council's objectives and the delivery of high quality legal advice and services to client Services, Departments and, where appropriate, contractors. Identify, research and anticipate the effects on service provision of new developments in the law to ensure that clients are able to adopt best practice in the delivery of timely and responsive services. Job Activities: Undertake the general work of a local government solicitor as directed from time to time in particular: To carry a caseload of legal work, largely unsupervised, within the lawyer's specialism and to be responsible for completing all aspects of the task in accordance with good legal practice and Lexcel practice standards To instruct Counsel when appropriate or advised and to assist Counsel in the presentation of cases to the Court when necessary. To undertake a range of specific tasks as directed by the Principal Solicitor (Litigation) and other senior lawyers under appropriate supervision. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be allocated from time to time. To compile and report statistical information. To actively contribute towards the continual improvement of the service and make effective use of case management systems. To undertake advocacy on behalf of the organisation in such courts, tribunals or inquiries as may be directed (including, in particular advocacy on behalf of the organisation in litigation arising out of the Housing function). Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior / Principal Associate - Defendant Clinical Negligence South West London Hybrid working I'm currently working on an opportunity with a highly regarded healthcare litigation team in London that is continuing to grow its defendant clinical negligence offering. This team acts on behalf of NHS bodies and primary care providers , handling a broad mix of complex and high-value claims. It's a well-established practice with a strong reputation in the market and long-standing panel relationships, offering lawyers the chance to work on some of the most challenging and sensitive cases in this space. The Opportunity Manage a caseload of complex, high-value clinical negligence claims Work closely with experienced partners on more technical and severe injury matters Gain direct client exposure , including interaction with healthcare organisations Play a role in developing client relationships and contributing to growth You'll also have the chance to collaborate with colleagues across wider healthcare disciplines, including: Inquests and investigations Regulatory and disciplinary matters Public law and judicial review Mental health and risk advisory work The Team Large, well-resourced national clinical negligence group Strong presence across multiple offices Recognised in the legal directories for its defendant healthcare work Known for combining technical quality with a collaborative team culture About You Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with strong defendant clinical negligence experience Ideally experience gained within a panel firm environment , though this isn't essential Confident handling complex, high-value matters , including severe injury claims

Principal Lawyer - Safeguarding & Children's Services Barry Hybrid Working 51,356 - 54,495 + 8,000 Supplement If you're an experienced childcare lawyer looking to step into a leadership role where your work directly shapes outcomes for vulnerable children and families, this is a standout opportunity. You'll lead a specialist legal team within a well-regarded local authority, handling complex care proceedings, advising senior stakeholders and playing a key role in safeguarding decisions. What you'll be doing: Leading and developing a team of lawyers and support staff Managing complex children's public law cases Advising senior leaders on high-risk safeguarding matters Representing in Family Court proceedings Driving early legal engagement and best practice What we're looking for: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Strong experience in childcare law / care proceedings Confidence handling complex, sensitive cases Leadership experience or readiness to step up Why apply: Hybrid and flexible working 8,000 market supplement Strong pension and annual leave Clear progression and leadership development Apply directly or reach out via email to arrange a confidential chat! Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways £51,356 - £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement Hybrid working This is a senior in-house role within a large local authority legal service, offering the chance to work on a wide range of planning and highways matters that directly shape places, infrastructure and communities. The role sits within a specialist planning and highways team and combines high-quality technical work with opportunities to develop leadership skills. The team You'll join a dedicated Planning and Highways legal team advising on planning, highways, rights of way and related environmental matters. The team supports ambitious regeneration, infrastructure and sustainability objectives and works closely with planning officers, highways colleagues and elected members. It's a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong emphasis on practical, solutions-focused advice. The role You'll be one of the lead lawyers in the team, providing advice on a broad mix of planning and highways work. Alongside your caseload, you'll have scope to support junior lawyers and develop your management and leadership capability over time. The caseload will include: Section 106 and Section 278 agreements Complex and routine planning and highways advice Planning enforcement and public law matters Public inquiries and hearings Advising officers and elected members on risk, governance and decision-making Who this role suits A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer An experienced planning lawyer, operating at a senior level Confident advising on complex planning matters and working with committees and members Interested in broadening your experience into highways, public rights of way and wider local government law (or already experienced in these areas) Someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, even if you've not formally managed before Working arrangements and benefits Hybrid working Local Government Pension Scheme 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years, plus bank holidays Generous family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support services Travel, parking and cycle benefits For more information Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group

To support the development of HB Public Law jointly with the other Principal Lawyers and Assistant Principal Lawyers. Specifically this will include: To advise on matters arising in all areas of Housing and Civil Litigation matters, covering multiple clients, including local authorities casework which includes complex corporate projects click apply for full job details