Lawyer 2- Planning and Highways

Hoople; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hereford is seeking a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their Legal Services Team. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for hybrid working. Candidates should have expertise in planning law and a legal qualification. The position involves advising on complex issues and supporting junior team members. Benefits include generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Relocation packages

Pension Scheme Enrolment

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of planning and highways law.
• Ability to provide legal advice on complex issues.
• Experience with drafting agreements and handling appeals.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to councillors and stakeholders.
• Attend decision-making meetings remotely or in person.
• Undertake advocacy on contentious matters.

Skills

Planning and highways law expertise

Legal advice provision

Advocacy skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

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Lawyer 2- Planning and Highways, Hereford

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Client:

Hoople

Location:

Hereford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a fresh thinking and enthusiastic Planning and Highways Lawyer to join our dedicated and friendly Planning & Highways Team within Legal Services.

Working in a mutually supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and help us take Herefordshire to the next level.

The role requires expertise in planning and highways law and it is essential that you are able to demonstrate knowledge in these specialisms.

You will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity including but not limited to:

• Advice on large scale redevelopment schemes, CPOs, listed buildings, land contamination
• Drafting of S106 and Highway Agreements
• Planning enforcement work and planning/highway prosecutions
• Dealing with Appeals and Public Inquiries
• Lawful Development Certificates, TPO advice
• Judicial Review ,High Court proceedings, governance and other areas of legal practice

You will be expected to:

• Provide advice to councillors, stakeholders and senior officers and to liaise with external bodies and legal advisers
• To attend decision making meetings including Planning Committee remotely or in person if required.
• Undertake advocacy on contentious planning and highway matters, draft documents and review Cabinet and Planning Committee Reports.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team
• Support junior members of the team including the Legal Apprentice in legal practice and procedure contributing towards their professional development.

The post holder must be either a Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX or a qualified barrister. We do not stipulate a certain PQE and would welcome applications from applicants at any stage of their career, whether or not your expertise is in the public or private sectors.

In return, we offer:

• Basic Salary of £49,764 to £54,180 dependant on experience
• Relocation packages: support of up to£5,000
• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Professional development- comprehensive training and development programme
• Generous annual leave:31 daysannual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum (pro rata).
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks- our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

We have ambitions for Herefordshire to be an exemplar of 21stcentury rural living where market towns and rural communities are valued and recognised for the contributions they make to the success of the county. It’s a great place to live with a beautiful natural environment and we’re creating a thriving local economy which is sustainable, well connected and offers wellbeing across the whole of the country.

The Council has recently undergone a transformation allowing it to be a modern, vibrant workplace where creativity and collaboration is actively encouraged and staff feel engaged and empowered. Employees are provided with choice, tools and the environment to deliver remotely or flexibly. Central to our vision is recognising the importanceof a good home/work life balance, with the opportunity of hybrid working available.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying please discuss with Lorna Lucas on 01432 260891