Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Salary: £50,269 - £53,460 per annum Pay award pending from 1 April 2026 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Overview of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position Sellick Partnership are proud to be recruiting for a Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister to join a local authority legal team in the Gloucestershire region. The successful lawyer will provide high-quality, proactive and pragmatic legal advice across a varied and challenging caseload. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting planning, development and highways activity, working closely with elected members, officers, planning professionals and external partners. You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice on complex and sometimes contentious matters, helping the council make sound, lawful and effective decisions. You will also represent the council at tribunals, public inquiries, courts, committees and other relevant forums. Responsibilities of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will manage a broad and varied caseload covering all aspects of planning and highways law, including: Advising on planning applications, planning enforcement and highway matters. Providing legal advice to planning committees, panels and officers. Advising elected members and officers on complex planning and enforcement issues. Drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements. Supporting the development and review of planning-related policies and documents. Working closely with counsel and planning officers to prepare for complex public inquiries, including reviewing evidence and statements, collating documentation and assisting with case preparation. Attending planning committee once per month and, very occasionally, court in relation to planning enforcement proceedings. Advising on and preparing compulsory purchase orders. Determining town and village green applications. Providing legal advice across a range of highways matters, including public rights of way. Managing your own caseload effectively and delivering clear, timely and commercially aware legal advice. Requirements and experience of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post-qualification experience and significant expertise in planning and highways law. You will also have: A sound working knowledge of local government law and practice. Proven experience managing a complex caseload independently. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex and high-risk issues and provide clear, robust and practical advice. The confidence and professionalism to work effectively with senior managers, officers, elected members and a wide range of external partners and agencies. The ability to build effective working relationships and communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues. The resilience to manage sensitive, challenging and contentious matters professionally. A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to legal advice. This is a varied and influential role where your legal expertise will directly support important decisions affecting the council, local communities and the places in which people live and work. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning and highways matters, collaborate with experienced professionals across the organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services. Benefits available to the appointed Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Excellent holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional annual leave through monthly salary deductions. Generous local government pension scheme. Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements. Access to Reward Gateway, providing a range of employee benefits including high street discounts, tax-efficient cycling equipment, the car benefit scheme. How to apply for the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position If you are an experienced planning and highways lawyer who enjoys finding practical solutions to complex legal issues, please apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 13 September Synonyms: Local Authority Planning Lawyer, Development and Planning Lawyer, Planning Enforcement Lawyer, Planning Legal Adviser, Highways Legal Adviser Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Salary: £50,269 - £53,460 per annum Pay award pending from 1 April 2026 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Overview of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position Sellick Partnership are proud to be recruiting for a Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister to join a local authority legal team in the Gloucestershire region. The successful lawyer will provide high-quality, proactive and pragmatic legal advice across a varied and challenging caseload. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting planning, development and highways activity, working closely with elected members, officers, planning professionals and external partners. You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice on complex and sometimes contentious matters, helping the council make sound, lawful and effective decisions. You will also represent the council at tribunals, public inquiries, courts, committees and other relevant forums. Responsibilities of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will manage a broad and varied caseload covering all aspects of planning and highways law, including: Advising on planning applications, planning enforcement and highway matters. Providing legal advice to planning committees, panels and officers. Advising elected members and officers on complex planning and enforcement issues. Drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements. Supporting the development and review of planning-related policies and documents. Working closely with counsel and planning officers to prepare for complex public inquiries, including reviewing evidence and statements, collating documentation and assisting with case preparation. Attending planning committee once per month and, very occasionally, court in relation to planning enforcement proceedings. Advising on and preparing compulsory purchase orders. Determining town and village green applications. Providing legal advice across a range of highways matters, including public rights of way. Managing your own caseload effectively and delivering clear, timely and commercially aware legal advice. Requirements and experience of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post-qualification experience and significant expertise in planning and highways law. You will also have: A sound working knowledge of local government law and practice. Proven experience managing a complex caseload independently. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex and high-risk issues and provide clear, robust and practical advice. The confidence and professionalism to work effectively with senior managers, officers, elected members and a wide range of external partners and agencies. The ability to build effective working relationships and communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues. The resilience to manage sensitive, challenging and contentious matters professionally. A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to legal advice. This is a varied and influential role where your legal expertise will directly support important decisions affecting the council, local communities and the places in which people live and work. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning and highways matters, collaborate with experienced professionals across the organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services. Benefits available to the appointed Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Excellent holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional annual leave through monthly salary deductions. Generous local government pension scheme. Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements. Access to Reward Gateway, providing a range of employee benefits including high street discounts, tax-efficient cycling equipment, the car benefit scheme. How to apply for the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position If you are an experienced planning and highways lawyer who enjoys finding practical solutions to complex legal issues, please apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 13 September Synonyms: Local Authority Planning Lawyer, Development and Planning Lawyer, Planning Enforcement Lawyer, Planning Legal Adviser, Highways Legal Adviser Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Salary: 50,269 - 53,460 per annum Pay award pending from 1 April 2026 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Overview of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position Sellick Partnership are proud to be recruiting for a Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister to join a local authority legal team in the Gloucestershire region. The successful lawyer will provide high-quality, proactive and pragmatic legal advice across a varied and challenging caseload. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting planning, development and highways activity, working closely with elected members, officers, planning professionals and external partners. You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice on complex and sometimes contentious matters, helping the council make sound, lawful and effective decisions. You will also represent the council at tribunals, public inquiries, courts, committees and other relevant forums. Responsibilities of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will manage a broad and varied caseload covering all aspects of planning and highways law, including: Advising on planning applications, planning enforcement and highway matters. Providing legal advice to planning committees, panels and officers. Advising elected members and officers on complex planning and enforcement issues. Drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements. Supporting the development and review of planning-related policies and documents. Working closely with counsel and planning officers to prepare for complex public inquiries, including reviewing evidence and statements, collating documentation and assisting with case preparation. Attending planning committee once per month and, very occasionally, court in relation to planning enforcement proceedings. Advising on and preparing compulsory purchase orders. Determining town and village green applications. Providing legal advice across a range of highways matters, including public rights of way. Managing your own caseload effectively and delivering clear, timely and commercially aware legal advice. Requirements and experience of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post-qualification experience and significant expertise in planning and highways law. You will also have: A sound working knowledge of local government law and practice. Proven experience managing a complex caseload independently. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex and high-risk issues and provide clear, robust and practical advice. The confidence and professionalism to work effectively with senior managers, officers, elected members and a wide range of external partners and agencies. The ability to build effective working relationships and communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues. The resilience to manage sensitive, challenging and contentious matters professionally. A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to legal advice. This is a varied and influential role where your legal expertise will directly support important decisions affecting the council, local communities and the places in which people live and work. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning and highways matters, collaborate with experienced professionals across the organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services. Benefits available to the appointed Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Excellent holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional annual leave through monthly salary deductions. Generous local government pension scheme. Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements. Access to Reward Gateway, providing a range of employee benefits including high street discounts, tax-efficient cycling equipment, the car benefit scheme. How to apply for the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position If you are an experienced planning and highways lawyer who enjoys finding practical solutions to complex legal issues, please apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 13th September Synonyms: Local Authority Planning Lawyer, Development and Planning Lawyer, Planning Enforcement Lawyer, Planning Legal Adviser, Highways Legal Adviser Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Salary: 50,269 - 53,460 per annum Pay award pending from 1 April 2026 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Overview of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position Sellick Partnership are proud to be recruiting for a Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister to join a local authority legal team in the Gloucestershire region. The successful lawyer will provide high-quality, proactive and pragmatic legal advice across a varied and challenging caseload. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting planning, development and highways activity, working closely with elected members, officers, planning professionals and external partners. You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice on complex and sometimes contentious matters, helping the council make sound, lawful and effective decisions. You will also represent the council at tribunals, public inquiries, courts, committees and other relevant forums. Responsibilities of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will manage a broad and varied caseload covering all aspects of planning and highways law, including: Advising on planning applications, planning enforcement and highway matters. Providing legal advice to planning committees, panels and officers. Advising elected members and officers on complex planning and enforcement issues. Drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements. Supporting the development and review of planning-related policies and documents. Working closely with counsel and planning officers to prepare for complex public inquiries, including reviewing evidence and statements, collating documentation and assisting with case preparation. Attending planning committee once per month and, very occasionally, court in relation to planning enforcement proceedings. Advising on and preparing compulsory purchase orders. Determining town and village green applications. Providing legal advice across a range of highways matters, including public rights of way. Managing your own caseload effectively and delivering clear, timely and commercially aware legal advice. Requirements and experience of the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post-qualification experience and significant expertise in planning and highways law. You will also have: A sound working knowledge of local government law and practice. Proven experience managing a complex caseload independently. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex and high-risk issues and provide clear, robust and practical advice. The confidence and professionalism to work effectively with senior managers, officers, elected members and a wide range of external partners and agencies. The ability to build effective working relationships and communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues. The resilience to manage sensitive, challenging and contentious matters professionally. A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to legal advice. This is a varied and influential role where your legal expertise will directly support important decisions affecting the council, local communities and the places in which people live and work. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning and highways matters, collaborate with experienced professionals across the organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services. Benefits available to the appointed Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister Excellent holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional annual leave through monthly salary deductions. Generous local government pension scheme. Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements. Access to Reward Gateway, providing a range of employee benefits including high street discounts, tax-efficient cycling equipment, the car benefit scheme. How to apply for the Planning & Highways Solicitor/Barrister position If you are an experienced planning and highways lawyer who enjoys finding practical solutions to complex legal issues, please apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Closing date: 13th September Synonyms: Local Authority Planning Lawyer, Development and Planning Lawyer, Planning Enforcement Lawyer, Planning Legal Adviser, Highways Legal Adviser Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
This permanent role has salary range of 63,823 to 70,099 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a Q ualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The teams lawyers draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. We assist with reports to Committee and Cabinet and provide training for client teams. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role As a Senior Lawyer within the Highways and Planning legal team, you will conduct a number of highways and planning agreements, countryside and highways enforcement and mineral planning advice, working in a committed and positive way, sometimes to tight deadlines. Other work includes advising on general highways and planning issues, local government matters and have conduct of any related appeals / litigation. We work collaboratively with fellow lawyers in our District and Borough legal teams. The person appointed to this post will have conduct of a number of highways and planning agreements, advise clients on highways and countryside laws regulations and enforcement options some high profile, securing significant benefits for Surrey residents. You will advise on general highways and planning issues, planning enforcement, local government law, Commons, Village Greens, Public Rights of Way, drainage and flooding, and have conduct of any related litigation. You will advise Members, particularly Members of the County's Planning and Regulatory Committee. You will deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. The work is fast-paced and key to the delivery of the Council's strategic goals. As a Senior Lawyer, you will have good experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Negotiating highways and planning agreements; Providing solutions focussed advice on a range of planning and highways matters Drafting briefs to Counsel; Drafting and servicing highways notices and TROs and advising on DMMOs; Involvement in s78 TCPA 1990 appeals and drafting of related s106 agreements; Supervision of paralegal and solicitor roles; Managing competing priorities to achieve client deadlines; Exemplary client care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority; Demonstrate recent legal experience in the relevant areas of highways and planning law; Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice; Effective team working; Ability to negotiate a range of highways and planning legal agreements and be able to provide practical clear advice on a range of highways and planning matters; Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice; Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 9th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
This permanent role has salary range of 63,823 to 70,099 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a Q ualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The teams lawyers draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. We assist with reports to Committee and Cabinet and provide training for client teams. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role As a Senior Lawyer within the Highways and Planning legal team, you will conduct a number of highways and planning agreements, countryside and highways enforcement and mineral planning advice, working in a committed and positive way, sometimes to tight deadlines. Other work includes advising on general highways and planning issues, local government matters and have conduct of any related appeals / litigation. We work collaboratively with fellow lawyers in our District and Borough legal teams. The person appointed to this post will have conduct of a number of highways and planning agreements, advise clients on highways and countryside laws regulations and enforcement options some high profile, securing significant benefits for Surrey residents. You will advise on general highways and planning issues, planning enforcement, local government law, Commons, Village Greens, Public Rights of Way, drainage and flooding, and have conduct of any related litigation. You will advise Members, particularly Members of the County's Planning and Regulatory Committee. You will deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. The work is fast-paced and key to the delivery of the Council's strategic goals. As a Senior Lawyer, you will have good experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Negotiating highways and planning agreements; Providing solutions focussed advice on a range of planning and highways matters Drafting briefs to Counsel; Drafting and servicing highways notices and TROs and advising on DMMOs; Involvement in s78 TCPA 1990 appeals and drafting of related s106 agreements; Supervision of paralegal and solicitor roles; Managing competing priorities to achieve client deadlines; Exemplary client care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority; Demonstrate recent legal experience in the relevant areas of highways and planning law; Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice; Effective team working; Ability to negotiate a range of highways and planning legal agreements and be able to provide practical clear advice on a range of highways and planning matters; Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice; Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 9th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Head of Commercial - Planning & Highways Location: South East London Rate: 49.43 per hour PAYE Contract: Temporary Sector: Local Government We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial to join a London-based local authority on a senior interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government lawyer to take a leadership position covering planning, highways and commercial legal matters , while managing a multi-disciplinary legal team. The Role You will be responsible for: Drafting, negotiating and completing S106, S38 and S278 agreements , as well as other planning and highways agreements and licences. Providing senior legal advice across planning, highways and development matters . Leading, managing and supervising a team of contract, planning and property lawyers . Contributing to the Legal Services Management Team and wider corporate priorities. Attending and advising at Planning Committee and other Council committees . Delivering training to elected members. Deputising for the Monitoring Officer , including attending high-level meetings. Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to senior officers and elected members. About You We are looking for a senior legal professional with strong local government planning and highways experience . You should have substantial experience dealing with S106, S38 and S278 agreements , alongside the ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex planning, highways and development matters. Experience of leading and managing legal teams is essential, as is the confidence to operate at senior management and committee level. What's on Offer? 49.43 per hour PAYE Senior interim leadership opportunity London-based local authority Opportunity to work across high-profile planning, highways and corporate matters Immediate opportunity for an experienced local government legal professional If you have the relevant experience and are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with us today.
Aug 12, 2026
Seasonal
Head of Commercial - Planning & Highways Location: South East London Rate: 49.43 per hour PAYE Contract: Temporary Sector: Local Government We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial to join a London-based local authority on a senior interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government lawyer to take a leadership position covering planning, highways and commercial legal matters , while managing a multi-disciplinary legal team. The Role You will be responsible for: Drafting, negotiating and completing S106, S38 and S278 agreements , as well as other planning and highways agreements and licences. Providing senior legal advice across planning, highways and development matters . Leading, managing and supervising a team of contract, planning and property lawyers . Contributing to the Legal Services Management Team and wider corporate priorities. Attending and advising at Planning Committee and other Council committees . Delivering training to elected members. Deputising for the Monitoring Officer , including attending high-level meetings. Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to senior officers and elected members. About You We are looking for a senior legal professional with strong local government planning and highways experience . You should have substantial experience dealing with S106, S38 and S278 agreements , alongside the ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex planning, highways and development matters. Experience of leading and managing legal teams is essential, as is the confidence to operate at senior management and committee level. What's on Offer? 49.43 per hour PAYE Senior interim leadership opportunity London-based local authority Opportunity to work across high-profile planning, highways and corporate matters Immediate opportunity for an experienced local government legal professional If you have the relevant experience and are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with us today.
Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways £51,356 - £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement Hybrid working This is a senior in-house role within a large local authority legal service, offering the chance to work on a wide range of planning and highways matters that directly shape places, infrastructure and communities. The role sits within a specialist planning and highways team and combines high-quality technical work with opportunities to develop leadership skills. The team You'll join a dedicated Planning and Highways legal team advising on planning, highways, rights of way and related environmental matters. The team supports ambitious regeneration, infrastructure and sustainability objectives and works closely with planning officers, highways colleagues and elected members. It's a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong emphasis on practical, solutions-focused advice. The role You'll be one of the lead lawyers in the team, providing advice on a broad mix of planning and highways work. Alongside your caseload, you'll have scope to support junior lawyers and develop your management and leadership capability over time. The caseload will include: Section 106 and Section 278 agreements Complex and routine planning and highways advice Planning enforcement and public law matters Public inquiries and hearings Advising officers and elected members on risk, governance and decision-making Who this role suits A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer An experienced planning lawyer, operating at a senior level Confident advising on complex planning matters and working with committees and members Interested in broadening your experience into highways, public rights of way and wider local government law (or already experienced in these areas) Someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, even if you've not formally managed before Working arrangements and benefits Hybrid working Local Government Pension Scheme 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years, plus bank holidays Generous family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support services Travel, parking and cycle benefits For more information Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways £51,356 - £56,494 + £3,000 market supplement Hybrid working This is a senior in-house role within a large local authority legal service, offering the chance to work on a wide range of planning and highways matters that directly shape places, infrastructure and communities. The role sits within a specialist planning and highways team and combines high-quality technical work with opportunities to develop leadership skills. The team You'll join a dedicated Planning and Highways legal team advising on planning, highways, rights of way and related environmental matters. The team supports ambitious regeneration, infrastructure and sustainability objectives and works closely with planning officers, highways colleagues and elected members. It's a supportive and collaborative team environment, with a strong emphasis on practical, solutions-focused advice. The role You'll be one of the lead lawyers in the team, providing advice on a broad mix of planning and highways work. Alongside your caseload, you'll have scope to support junior lawyers and develop your management and leadership capability over time. The caseload will include: Section 106 and Section 278 agreements Complex and routine planning and highways advice Planning enforcement and public law matters Public inquiries and hearings Advising officers and elected members on risk, governance and decision-making Who this role suits A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer An experienced planning lawyer, operating at a senior level Confident advising on complex planning matters and working with committees and members Interested in broadening your experience into highways, public rights of way and wider local government law (or already experienced in these areas) Someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting others, even if you've not formally managed before Working arrangements and benefits Hybrid working Local Government Pension Scheme 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years, plus bank holidays Generous family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support services Travel, parking and cycle benefits For more information Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group
