Planning Lawyer Locum

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Lancashire for a Locum Planning Lawyer on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month contract with potential to extend. You will handle a caseload of Highways and Planning matters, including s38, s278, s106 agreements, public rights of way, and other planning and enforcement and licence/consent matters. The council is looking for a locum planning lawyer with previous local government experience. To apply you will be: An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer Able to demonstrate previous experience within planning law from a local government environment Able to work on a hybrid basis if located in Lancashire, otherwise able to work fully remote Available on no more than a 4-week notice period The salary for this role will be £40-£50/hour umbrella, depending on experience. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Location: Lancashire, Lancashire, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025