Client Details
Our client is a large public sector organisation with a substantial in house legal team supporting a broad range of services including planning, housing, safeguarding, property, employment and commercial matters.
The legal team plays a key role in significant regeneration programmes and infrastructure projects across the region. Lawyers enjoy a diverse caseload, strong stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to see projects through from instruction to completion.
Description
The Planning and Highways Solicitor will be:
- Advising on planning, highways, rights of way and environmental law matters.
- Supporting section 106 and section 278 agreements connected to major developments.
- Providing legal advice to senior officers, committees and elected members.
- Managing public inquiries, enforcement matters and wider public law issues.
- Contributing to the development of legal services and supporting major regeneration initiatives.
Profile
The Planning and Highways Solicitor should be:
- A solicitor or equivalent lawyer with strong planning, highways or related public law experience.
- Experienced in advising on development projects and infrastructure matters.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and decision makers.
- Interested in developing expertise across rights of way and local government law.
- Able to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
Job Offer
Salary of £53,051 to £58,358 plus a £3,000 market supplement, providing total earnings of up to £61,358.
Hybrid working with a small number of office days each month and the remainder working from home.
Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after five years, practising certificate fees paid, enhanced family leave, health and wellbeing support, funded development opportunities and long term career progression within a large public sector employer.
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Planning and Highways Solicitor employer: Michael Page Legal
Join a leading international law firm renowned for its commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Corporate Tax & Incentives practice. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for growth and innovation in a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributions. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and influence strategic initiatives while enjoying long-term career progression in a dynamic and respected firm.
