At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on highways, planning, and regeneration projects.
- Company: Forward-thinking local authority with a collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hybrid working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Immediate start with a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Join a high-impact role influencing major infrastructure and development projects.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PQE in highways law and local government experience required.
The predicted salary is between 85 - 85 £ per hour.
A highly regarded and forward-thinking local authority is seeking an experienced Highways Lawyer (minimum 2 years’ PQE) to support a high-profile interim assignment with an immediate start. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience across highways, regeneration, and planning work.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and collaborative legal team, advising on complex highways, regeneration, and planning matters that directly impact major infrastructure and development projects across the region.
- Rate: £85 per hour
- Contract Length: Initial 6+ months (with strong potential for extension)
- Hybrid: 2 days per week in office
- Start: ASAP
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad portfolio of work, including:
- Highways Law: Advising on highway agreements (including s.278), road adoption, stopping up and diversion orders, and general highways legislation and disputes
- Planning & Development: Supporting planning teams with legal input on development proposals, enforcement matters, and associated agreements
- Regeneration Projects: Providing legal advice on regeneration initiatives, infrastructure delivery, land assembly, and partnership arrangements
- Preparing and negotiating complex legal agreements with developers, contractors, and stakeholders
- Working closely with internal departments and external partners to deliver commercially focused legal solutions
Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive / Barrister with strong experience in local government law, particularly highways and planning. Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
This is a rare opportunity, suited to an experienced Highways lawyer who can integrate quickly and provide effective, pragmatic support.
Please contact Sharzad Michaels in the Legal & Governance Team at Allen Lane for more information.
Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer in Essex employer: Allen Lane
Join a highly regarded local authority in Essex, where you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative legal team dedicated to impactful infrastructure and regeneration projects. With a competitive hourly rate and a flexible hybrid working model, this role offers not only immediate engagement with complex legal matters but also the chance for professional growth within a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions.
