Highways and Planning Lawyer – 2 x posts

Lawyers in Local Government; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days rising to 33 with

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Staff networks

Job summary

Shropshire Council is recruiting a proactive and capable lawyer to join the Legal Regulatory and Environment Team. The role involves high-profile highways and planning matters, providing trusted guidance to Members and officers, and supporting lawful decision-making across the Council.

You will join a collaborative team, with opportunities to contribute to housing, licensing and employment work as needed. Flexible, hybrid working is offered with occasional office attendance in Shropshire.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a motivated, solution-focused lawyer who can build strong relationships
• Give clear, practical advice and manage a varied workload confidently
• Flexible and agile working with occasional office attendance in Shropshire

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted legal advice to members and officers
• Support lawful, effective decision-making across the Council
• Work on highways and planning matters and related regulatory work

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory advisory

Stakeholder management

Job description

This is an advertisement for a vacancy at Shropshire Council. LLG is advertising this vacancy on behalf of Shropshire Council.

Permanent, full-time

Hybrid – homeworking and Shropshire Council Head Office in Shrewsbury

Our vision is - Shropshire living the best life.

At Shropshire Council, we offer more than a legal role — it is a chance to do meaningful work that has a visible impact on communities, places and people across the county.

Shropshire offers an exceptional place to live and work, and this role gives you the opportunity to build your career in a supportive, forward-looking legal team.

About The Role

This permanent role sits within our Legal Regulatory and Environment Team and offers high-profile highways and planning work that shapes development, infrastructure and communities across Shropshire. You will provide trusted advice to members and officers and support lawful, effective decision-making across the Council.

You Will Join a Collaborative Team With a Varied Caseload And Scope To Develop Your Expertise. There May Also Be Opportunities To Work Across Wider Regulatory Matters Including Housing, Licensing And Employment. We Welcome Applications From Lawyers With Experience In, Or a Strong Interest In Developing, One Or More Of The Following Areas

• Planning – section 106 agreements, appeals, judicial review, enforcement and related advisory work
• Highways – section 38 and section 278 agreements, stopping up orders, Highways Act notices, rights of way and related advisory work

About You

We are looking for a motivated, solution-focused lawyer who can build strong relationships, give clear advice and manage a varied workload confidently. You may already have relevant experience or bring transferable skills and the ambition to develop further in a supportive team.

We offer flexible and agile working, with occasional office attendance in Shropshire required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package that supports your wellbeing, flexibility and professional life, including:

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 with service, plus the option to buy extra leave (pro rata for part time staff
• Retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including cars, bikes and AVCs
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Enhanced carers and parental leave policies
• Flexible and agile working with a hybrid approach
• Counselling and occupational health support
• Staff networks and peer support