Senior Planning & Highways Lawyer

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a Senior Planning and Highways Solicitor for a 3-6 month contract, potentially extending. The ideal candidate will have expertise in local government law, providing legal advice and overseeing a team while handling complex legal documentation. This role offers flexible remote working arrangements.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and/or highways law within a local authority setting.
• Ability to convey complex legal issues clearly to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice in planning and highways law.
• Supervise and support a team of lawyers within the legal services function.
• Draft complex legal documentation and provide creative, solution-focused advice.

Skills

Legal advice

Drafting

Research

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Planning and Highways Solicitor

Southeast Local Authority
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3-6 months - likely to be extended

Remote Working

We are currently working with a County Council in the southwest region who are looking to recruit a dedicated Senior Lawyer to take a lead role in delivering high-quality legal advice and shaping development across the county.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice in planning and highways law.
• Supervise and support a team of lawyers within the legal services function.
• Represent the Council in meetings, committees, and inquiries.
• Draft complex legal documentation and provide creative, solution-focused advice.

Key Requirements

• Qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Extensive experience in planning and/or highways law within a local authority setting.
• Excellent drafting, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to convey complex legal issues clearly to various audiences.

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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