At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on highways and transportation matters for the Council.
- Company: Join a dynamic local authority committed to community development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £65 per hour, flexible hours, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for resilience and adaptability during organisational changes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least two years' experience in highways law.
The predicted salary is between 65 - 65 £ per hour.
Pay: £65.00 per hour - 21 hours per week
Job Purpose
To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council and its Officers. The Council is a unitary authority and the local highway authority for its area. We are seeking to appoint a Highways Lawyer to provide legal advice and support on a wide range of highways and transportation matters, varying in complexity, to support the effective discharge of the Council's statutory functions. The role will include advising on highways matters arising from a high level of development and regeneration activity across the borough, including the highways and traffic implications of major and complex schemes. The post will be undertaken within a changing and evolving organisation, including in the context of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), requiring flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative approach to service delivery.
About you
You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a minimum of two years' relevant post qualification experience, with demonstrable experience in highways law or a closely related public law area. You will have experience of advising on highways matters arising from significant development and regeneration activity, with an understanding of the interface between highways, planning, and infrastructure delivery. You will be confident advising on Traffic Regulation Orders and traffic management measures, including those required to support development and regeneration schemes. You will be a collaborative and emotionally intelligent lawyer, able to build effective working relationships with officers, Members, and external stakeholders, and to communicate legal advice clearly, proportionately, and with sensitivity in a political and public sector environment. You will be a strong team player, comfortable working within a changing organisational context, including during periods of Local Government Reorganisation, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a constructive approach to supporting colleagues and maintaining service continuity.
Key Service Accountabilities
- Providing legal advice on the Highways Act 1980 and related legislation
- Drafting and reviewing enforcement notices, orders (including stopping up and diversion orders), and agreements, including but not limited to sections 38 and 278 agreements, s.50 agreements, highway licences etc
- Advising on highways and traffic matters arising from planning, development, and regeneration proposals
- Drafting, advising on, and supporting the making of Traffic Regulation Orders, including those linked to development, regeneration, traffic management, and highway safety schemes
- Advising on public rights of way, traffic regulation, and highway adoption issues
- Advising on statutory duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010
- Supporting the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) role as a statutory consultee on surface water drainage
- Drafting and negotiating legal agreements relating to sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
- Assisting with legal aspects of flood risk management schemes and enforcement under the Land Drainage Act 1991
Governance and General
- Advising on public law, governance, and decision making risk
- Supporting officers and Members on highways related committee and decision making
- Instructing and managing external legal advisers where required
- Contributing to reports and guidance to support lawful, robust, and proportionate decision making
- Working collaboratively as part of the Legal Services team, demonstrating professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a positive, team focused approach
Key Legislation
- Highways Act 1980
- Flood and Water Management Act 2010
- Land Drainage Act 1991
- Related highways, traffic, and public law legislation
OR103572 - Highways Lawyer in Hutton employer: Job Search Place Limited
As a Highways Lawyer with the Council, you will be part of a dynamic and evolving organisation that values collaboration and resilience. The role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the community through significant development and regeneration projects. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and a supportive work culture, this position is ideal for those looking to make a difference while advancing their legal career in a public sector environment.
