Planning & Highways Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum role in Oxfordshire. This opportunity offers flexibility with remote work options, but attendance is advantageous. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, providing legal advice and drafting essential agreements. This role is perfect for a legal professional eager to make an impact in local governance and planning law. Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the community's infrastructure and governance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate.
• Recent experience in Planning and Highways Law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of Planning and Highways matters.
• Draft and advise on s.106 agreements and highways agreements.

Skills

Planning Law

Highways Law

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

Education

Law Degree

Current Practising Certificate

Job description

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We are currently partnering a Local Authority in Oxfordshire, in their recruitment for a Planning & Highways Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-months.

They are able to consider candidates on a remote basis, but any attendance will be advantageous.

The successful candidate must hold a current practising certificate.

The team have capacity for full-time hours, but part-time applicants will also be considered. The rate is negotiable subject to PQE, but ideally will be between £50 - £60 p/hour via an Umbrella company.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a mixed caseload of Planning and Highways matters, including attending meetings and advising Council Officers and Members in regards to legal issues, governance and procedure
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters
• Advising on, drafting and completing highways agreements, including deeds of dedication and footpath orders

Working hours:

• Up to 37-hours per week
• No out-of-hours attendance required

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration and Legal Services

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