Planning & Highways Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Highways Lawyer for a locum position in Oxford. This role requires recent legal experience and a current practicing certificate, with competitive hourly rates between £50 and £60. Flexible working hours up to 37 hours per week available, offering the possibility for part-time applicants. Responsibilities include handling legal issues for local authorities and advising on planning and highways agreements.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in Planning & Highways matters.
• Experience in drafting and advising on legal agreements required.

Responsibilities

• Handling a mixed caseload of Planning and Highways matters.
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements and CIL certificates.
• Advising on and drafting highways agreements.

Skills

Legal Advice

Planning Law

Highways Law

Governance and Procedure

Education

Current Practising Certificate

Job description

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Client:

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.