kandidatu France

Urban planning litigation lawyer and planning permit assessor

Grand-Figeac · Local government

En français : Juriste de contentieux de l'urbanisme et instructeur·rice des demandes d'autorisation d'urbanisme

This job in plain words

You assess planning permit applications and give legal advice for member communes of the shared service, based in Figeac. It is a 4-month replacement post, renewable, starting on 1 January 2027.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to contract staff only. Civil servants cannot apply for this post.

Category
Category B (intermediate)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Beginners accepted (experience in land-use law welcome)
Contract
Public law contract of 4 months to cover an absence, renewable. Open to contract staff only.

The profile they want:

  • In-depth knowledge of urban planning law and the planning code.
  • Experience in applying land-use law welcome.
  • Ability to analyse and summarise legal documents.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Rigour, autonomy and professional discretion.
  • Public service mindset and ability to work in a team.

What you would do

  • Assess planning permit applications for member communes.
  • Check on site that buildings match the permits issued.
  • Write planning orders and legal decisions.
  • Handle amicable appeals, pre-litigation and planning disputes.
  • Carry out legal monitoring and write legal notes for the department.
  • Inform and advise residents, professionals and elected officials.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, or send your file by email or by post. The deadline is 26 November 2026.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Copy of diploma

Good to know:

  • Driving licence (B) required for travel within the area.
  • Full-time post, based in Figeac.
  • Remote work not possible.
  • Direct and constant contact with applicants who file planning requests.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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