Planning Law Officer (Land Use) – Freelance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Evaluate planning applications, prior declarations, development permits, and planning certificates for local authorities.

• Ensure that applications are thorough and request any necessary additional documentation.

• Analyze projects for adherence to relevant planning regulations.

• Draft proposed decisions and notifications for applicants.

• Adhere to statutory processing timelines and manage the administrative follow-up for applications.

• Implement the French Planning Code and examine Local Urban Plans (PLU/PLUi), municipal maps, and the National Planning Regulations (RNU).

• Consult with pertinent authorities and departments, including the French Heritage Architect (ABF), fire and rescue services (SDIS), road authorities, and sanitation departments.

• Integrate constraints associated with protected areas and natural and technological hazards.

• Confirm compliance of projects with architectural, landscape, and siting standards.

• Generate regular activity reports for client local authorities.

• Maintain case-management and application-tracking systems.

• Contribute to the enhancement of urban-planning services and client satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be registered as a sole trader or operate through an individual company, such as a SASU, EURL, SARL, or EI.

• A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in processing planning applications.

• Bachelor’s to master’s degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in planning law, spatial planning, public law, or geography and urban planning.

• Comprehensive understanding of the French Planning Code and authorization processes.

• Significant knowledge of the French Planning Code, including Articles L. 421-1 et seq. and R. 431-1 et seq.

• Advanced capability to analyze PLU/PLUi, municipal maps, and the National Planning Regulations (RNU).

• Proficient in processing all types of applications: building permits (PC), development permits (PA), prior declarations (DP), and planning certificates (CU), both operational and informational.

• Familiarity with public-utility easements, protection zones (ABF and listed sites), and buildability regulations.

• Ability to interpret plans, cross-sections, and architectural project drawings.

• Knowledgeable in GIS tools, including QGIS and ArcGIS.

• Understanding of contentious appeal procedures and administrative case law related to planning.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent writing and summarization skills for drafting decisions and legal memos.

• Strong interpersonal and training capabilities.

• Analytical mindset with sound judgment.

• Capacity to handle applications independently.

• Adaptability to the unique characteristics of client territories and local authorities.

• Customer-service oriented with a focus on results.

• Detailed CV and Kbis extract or proof of registration required.

• Participation in a qualification interview and technical skills assessment needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Availability of remote work options.

• Career support and opportunities for internal promotions.

• Enhanced training programs and opportunities for professional development.

• Geographic mobility opportunities across 150 offices in France.

• A straightforward, fully digital, and comprehensive recruitment and onboarding process.