Overview
Job title: Highways and Planning Lawyer
Reference: Surrey 120065
Pay rate: Up to £42.14 per hour PAYE, TBC
Contract type: Temporary, anticipated 3 months
Working arrangement: TBC
Role
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Highways and Planning Lawyer to assist in the management of a group of lawyers in identified work areas according to business need, providing leadership, supervision, direction and expert legal advice to the Council, its members, officers and committees.
Key responsibilities
* Work closely with the Planning, Highways, and Regeneration teams, supporting projects that shape the future of our communities.
* Provide clear, robust legal advice on planning, highways, and related local government law.
* Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, highways agreements (Sections 38 & 278), traffic regulation orders, and other statutory agreements.
* Advise and represent the council in planning enforcement, appeals, and judicial review proceedings.
* Support committees, including Planning Committee, with timely and practical legal advice.
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver effective outcomes.
What we are looking for
* Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or is in a position to apply for) a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.
* Previous experience in planning and/or highways law.
* Previous local authority experience is desirable but not essential; candidates from private practice with relevant expertise are encouraged to apply.
* Knowledge of planning, highways, and local government law.
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills with the confidence to advise senior officers and elected members.
How to apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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