Contract Highways & Planning Lawyer – Leadership & Advocacy

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Highways and Planning Lawyer for a temporary assignment in Surrey. The role offers a rate of £55.00 per hour PAYE and requires providing specialist advice across highways and planning matters while managing a demanding caseload with autonomy and sound judgement.

The successful candidate will lead and guide colleagues, oversee advocacy when needed, and support senior stakeholders by advising on potential illegality or procedural issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice across highways and planning matters.
• Manage a demanding and varied caseload with autonomy and sound judgement.
• Undertake and oversee advocacy where required.
• Support senior stakeholders by advising promptly on potential illegality or procedural issues.
• Train staff to ensure awareness of emerging legal developments and best practice.

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking a Highways and Planning Lawyer for a temporary assignment in Surrey. The role offers a rate of £55.00 per hour PAYE and requires providing specialist advice across highways and planning matters while managing a demanding caseload with autonomy and sound judgement.

The successful candidate will lead and guide colleagues, oversee advocacy when needed, and support senior stakeholders by advising on potential illegality or procedural issues.