Planning and Highway Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Solicitor for a 3-month contract with the potential to extend. This role requires a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in Planning and Highway Law, adept at handling a high caseload and capable of representing the Council in legal matters. Benefits include hybrid working, weekly pay, and flexible hours. If you're interested, contact us to discuss this rewarding opportunity further.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in Planning and Highway Law.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, including section 106 and 38 agreements.
• Able to handle high caseload in Planning and Highway from start to completion.
• Deliver training and contribute to continuous legal service improvement.
• Represent the Council in appeals, judicial reviews and statutory challenges.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Managing a varied caseload

Education

Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in Planning and Highway Law

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a popular local authority, based in Cheshire, which is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Solicitor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience in the legal industry.

This role pays a competitive rate of:

Umbrella Rate - 40-45 an hour depending on experience.

PAYE (Inc.Hol) - 35.71-40.10 an hour depending on experience.

This role is on a contract basis for 3 months but has potential to extend.

Responsibilities as a Planning and Highway Solicitor:

• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, including section 106, section 278 and section 38 agreements.
• Able to handle high caseload in Planning and Highway from start to completion.
• Deliver training and contribute to continuous legal service improvement.
• Represent the Council in appeals, judicial reviews and statutory challenges.

About you as a Planning and Highway Solicitor:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in Planning and Highway Law.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours

If this Planning and Highway Solicitor position is right for you or someone you may know, don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email (url removed) or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.