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Principal Lawyer – Planning and Highways
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Salary
£53,051 to £58,358 + £3000 Market Rate Supplement
Expires
01/11/2026
Location
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
Do you want to make a difference to local people?
As one of the largest legal practices in the area, our dedicated Legal Service teams strive to get the best outcomes for people in Kirklees.
The team
The Planning and Highways team handle a wide range of planning, highways, rights of way and environmental matters supporting our ambition for a sustainable and prosperous Kirklees.
The role
You will be one of the lead lawyers in the team providing advice to officers and elected members. Examples of matters you will deal with include s106 and 278 agreements, complex and routine planning and highways advice, public enquiries, advice on planning enforcement and public law.
Development
If you are ambitious to develop your knowledge in this specialist area and develop your management and leadership skills this is the job for you.
Your skills and experience
You will be a qualified Solicitor holding a current practising certificate, Barrister or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. You will have substantial recent experience at a senior level of planning law and practice and/or highways law obtained in England and Wales, and experience or the aptitude to develop skills in public rights of way and local government law.
Your benefits
Kirklees Council offers these benefits to all its employees:
- 27.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel and parking discounts
- Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies
- Exceptional Local Government Pension benefits
- Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a range of services from counselling to physiotherapy and health assessments.
- Hybrid and flexible working
Learn more about Kirklees Council Staff Benefits
Closing date
01 November 2026, 11:55 PM
Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Salary: £53,051 to £58,358 + £3000 Market Rate Supplement
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Sector: Corporate Services
Sector: Legal
Sector: Highways
Job Role: Solicitor
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