Planning and Highways Lawyer
CV-LibraryNationwidecontractPosted: 29 May 2026
Apply NowWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a well-established Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This opportunity offers a varied caseload covering complex planning, highways and development matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support across a broad range of planning and highways matters, working closely with planning officers, highways teams, committees and senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing a varied caseload of planning, highways and local government matters
* Advising on planning applications, enforcement, appeals and development control issues
* Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements, Section 38 Agreements, Section 278 Agreements and related highways documentation
* Providing legal support on regeneration, infrastructure and development projects
* Advising on highway stopping up, rights of way and traffic regulation matters
* Supporting compulsory purchase and judicial review matters where required
* Providing legal advice to committees, officers and elected members
* Drafting reports, notices, agreements and legal documentation
* Representing the Authority in meetings, negotiations and hearings where appropriate
* Ensuring compliance with planning, highways and local government legislation
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant planning and highways law experience
* Previous Local Authority or public sector experience is highly desirable
* Strong knowledge of planning, highways and local government legislation
* Experience drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 agreements
* Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload
* Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable working remotely and collaborating virtually with colleagues and clients
Benefits
* Fully remote working
* Flexible working arrangements
* Interesting and varied caseload
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Competitive rate/salary depending on experience
The Role
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support across a broad range of planning and highways matters, working closely with planning officers, highways teams, committees and senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing a varied caseload of planning, highways and local government matters
* Advising on planning applications, enforcement, appeals and development control issues
* Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements, Section 38 Agreements, Section 278 Agreements and related highways documentation
* Providing legal support on regeneration, infrastructure and development projects
* Advising on highway stopping up, rights of way and traffic regulation matters
* Supporting compulsory purchase and judicial review matters where required
* Providing legal advice to committees, officers and elected members
* Drafting reports, notices, agreements and legal documentation
* Representing the Authority in meetings, negotiations and hearings where appropriate
* Ensuring compliance with planning, highways and local government legislation
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant planning and highways law experience
* Previous Local Authority or public sector experience is highly desirable
* Strong knowledge of planning, highways and local government legislation
* Experience drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 agreements
* Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload
* Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable working remotely and collaborating virtually with colleagues and clients
Benefits
* Fully remote working
* Flexible working arrangements
* Interesting and varied caseload
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Competitive rate/salary depending on experience