Planning And Highway Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Solicitor to join their team. This contract role offers competitive pay ranging from £35.71 to £45 per hour, based on experience, with the potential for contract extension beyond the initial 3 months. Responsibilities include drafting legal agreements, handling a high caseload, and representing the Council in various appeals. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and at least 3 years of PQE in Planning and Highway Law. Hybrid working and flexible hours are included in the benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Planning and Highway Law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate legal agreements such as section 106, section 278, and section 38 agreements.
• 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

Manage a varied caseload

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is 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.

Pay

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

• 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

• 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.

Contact

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.