Planning And Highways Lawyer

Service Care Legal; Oxford; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Planning and Highways Lawyer for a remote interim role in Oxfordshire. The successful candidate will handle a caseload in planning law, focusing on agreements and drafting law contracts. This role offers flexibility in hours and competitive pay structures. Ideal for qualified solicitors or barristers looking to make a community impact.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Remote/hybrid working

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Planning Lawyer, ideally within a Local Authority setting.
• Track record of negotiating and preparing Planning Agreements.
• Recent experience in handling s106 and/or highway agreements.

Responsibilities

• Handle a planning and highways law caseload from start to completion.
• Focus on s106 agreements and highway agreements.
• Draft planning law agreements.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / Legal Executive

Strong drafting skills

Experience with s106 agreements

Experience with highway agreements

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are currently supporting a dynamic Local Authority, based in Oxfordshire, which is seeking an experienced Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their legal team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on the local community.

Role

Planning and Highways Lawyer

Location

Local Authority - Oxfordshire - Remote considered

Remuneration

• Umbrella Rate: £50 - £60 per hour
• PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £52.79 per hour

Contract

Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Responsibilities

• Handle a planning and highways law caseload from start to completion.
• There will be a predominant focus on s106 agreements and highway agreements.
• Draft planning law agreements.

Criteria For The Role

• Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / Legal Executive with a current practising certificate and proven experience working as a Planning Lawyer, ideally within a Local Authority setting.
• Strong drafting skills with a track record of negotiating and preparing Planning Agreements.
• Recent and relevant experience in handling s106 agreements and/or highway agreements.

Benefits

• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on interview performance and experience.
• Remote/hybrid working
• Flexible hours

If this Planning and Highways Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

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