Highways and Planning Lawyer – 2 x posts

LLG Enterprises Limited; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Enhanced carers leave

Flexible hybrid working

Counselling

Staff networks

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking two Highways and Planning Lawyers to join its Legal Regulatory and Environment Team. The roles are permanent, full-time and hybrid, with homeworking and occasional attendance at Shropshire Council Head Office in Shrewsbury.

You will provide trusted advice to members and officers on planning and highways matters, including section 106 agreements, appeals, enforcement and related advisory work, helping to support lawful, effective decision-making across the Council.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning law including section 106, appeals and enforcement.
• Experience in highways law including section 38/278 and rights of way.
• Strong advisory and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative regulatory team.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice to members and officers.
• Support lawful, effective decision-making across the Council.
• Manage a varied workload in a collaborative team.
• Develop expertise across regulatory matters including housing, licensing and employment.

Skills

Highways law

Planning law

Regulatory advice

Stakeholder management

Job description

Highways and Planning Lawyer – 2 x posts

Contact: [e-mail]

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.

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
• Enhanced carers and parental leave policies
• Flexible and agile working with a hybrid approach
• Counselling and occupational health support
• Staff networks and peer support