Senior Highways & Planning Lawyer - Flexible Authority

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Woldingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Highways and Planning Lawyer on a temporary contract basis. You will provide high-quality legal advice, manage a demanding caseload, and supervise junior lawyers. Candidates must have experience in highways and planning law within a public sector environment. This role supports flexible working arrangements and requires strong advocacy and organisational skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to high professional standards and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways law, planning law, and public sector legal work.
• Experience in a local authority legal environment.
• Strong ability to independently manage a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation on highways and planning matters.
• Manage a full and complex caseload independently.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.

Skills

Highways law

Planning law

Public sector legal work

Supervising junior lawyers

Strong advocacy skills

Organisational abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

A local authority is seeking an experienced Highways and Planning Lawyer on a temporary contract basis. You will provide high-quality legal advice, manage a demanding caseload, and supervise junior lawyers. Candidates must have experience in highways and planning law within a public sector environment. This role supports flexible working arrangements and requires strong advocacy and organisational skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to high professional standards and service delivery.