Highways Lawyer needed in Grays, Essex This is a temporary contract initially paying £65.00 ph PAYE The reference number is: OR103572 The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and support across a broad spectrum of highways and transportation matters, ensuring the effective discharge of statutory functions within a dynamic and evolving organisational landscape. They will take responsibility for advising on complex issues arising from development and regeneration activity, including the highways, traffic, and infrastructure implications of major schemes. They will confidently draft and negotiate a wide range of highways‑related legal documents—such as enforcement notices, stopping‑up and diversion orders, Traffic Regulation Orders, and agreements under sections 38, 50 and 278—while offering clear, proportionate, and practical legal guidance to colleagues and stakeholders. The successful candidate will also support functions relating to public rights of way, sustainable drainage systems, flood risk management, and statutory consultee duties, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative approach throughout periods of organisational change. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website