Planning and Highways Solicitor

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Southeast Local Authority seeks a dynamic Planning and Highways Solicitor for a 3-6 month contract with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, provide expert legal advice, and contribute to policy development while working remotely. This role demands significant experience in local government legal matters, including advocacy.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally with advocacy.
• Experience managing legal staff or contributing to legal service delivery.
• Strong track record in managing complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex legal cases, offering innovative solutions.
• Contribute to policy development and strategic planning.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research abilities

Drafting abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Planning and Highways Solicitor

Southeast Local Authority
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3-6 months - with view to extend

Remote Working

We are seeking a dynamic and solution-focused Planning and Highways Solicitor to join a local authority in the southeast region. In this team, you will manage a varied and demanding personal caseload while also taking a leadership role within the wider legal team. You will also provide expert legal advice to council officers, elected members, and committees, supporting a wide array of service areas and contributing directly to the strategic goals of the authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex legal cases, offering innovative and practical solutions.
• Contribute to policy development and strategic planning.
• Represent the Council in courts, tribunals, committees, and formal proceedings.
• Support the reduction in external legal spend by delivering in-house expertise and assisting in the oversight of legal budgets, ensuring effective use of resources.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• You will bring significant post-qualification experience, ideally including advocacy, and a strong track record in managing complex legal matters within a local government or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience managing legal staff and/or contributing to legal service delivery at a strategic level.
• Excellent analytical, research, and drafting abilities.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

01772 954200

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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