Remote Locum Highways Lawyer – Interim Public Sector

VennGroup; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Highways Lawyer is sought by Venn Group for a fully remote interim assignment with a Local Authority in the South of England. The role is a 3–6 month engagement, with either full-time or part-time hours and a rate of £60–£65 per hour umbrella.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, draft and advise on Section 278/38 agreements, and provide expert highways advice across licences and procedures. Immediate start available for experienced highways lawyers.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways law within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Experience drafting and advising on Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.
• Knowledge of public rights of way, highway licences and statutory procedures.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and provide clear legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on Section 278 and Section 38 highway agreements.
• Provide legal advice on highways law queries.
• Advise on public rights of way and footpath orders.
• Deal with Section 50 highway licences.
• Advise on highway stopping-up orders and Section 184 notices.
• Advise on footpath diversion orders and related highways matters.

Skills

Highways law

Public sector

Section 278/38 drafting

Caseload management

Legal advice

Job description

Locum Highways Lawyer is sought by Venn Group for a fully remote interim assignment with a Local Authority in the South of England. The role is a 3–6 month engagement, with either full-time or part-time hours and a rate of £60–£65 per hour umbrella.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, draft and advise on Section 278/38 agreements, and provide expert highways advice across licences and procedures. Immediate start available for experienced highways lawyers.