Lead Planning & Highways Lawyer - Local Government Expert

REM Associates Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

REM Associates Ltd. is seeking a Lead Lawyer to advise officers and elected members on planning and highways matters in a senior capacity.

You will handle Section 106 and 278 agreements, give robust planning and highways legal advice, and manage public inquiries and enforcement processes. The role requires qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or CILEX Fellow with senior experience in England & Wales planning or highways law, including familiarity with public rights of way and local

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with an active practising certificate, or Barrister, or CILEX Fellow.
• Senior-level experience in Planning and/or Highways law (England & Wales).
• Knowledge of Public Rights of Way and Local Government law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Section 106 and Section 278 Agreements.
• Provide planning and highways legal advice to officers and elected members.
• Manage public inquiries and planning enforcement matters.
• Advise on public law issues and rights of way.

Job description

REM Associates Ltd. is seeking a Lead Lawyer to advise officers and elected members on planning and highways matters in a senior capacity.

You will handle Section 106 and 278 agreements, give robust planning and highways legal advice, and manage public inquiries and enforcement processes. The role requires qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or CILEX Fellow with senior experience in England & Wales planning or highways law, including familiarity with public rights of way and local