At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal advice on planning and highways matters for a local authority.
- Company: Join a dynamic Local Authority in West Yorkshire with a strong legal team.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, excellent pension, and enhanced family benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for leadership development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local governance while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial experience in Planning and Highways Law.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a Local Authority based in West Yorkshire, who are seeking an experienced Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their established Legal Services team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to take on a senior and influential role within a large Local Authority legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing specialist legal advice across a broad range of planning, highways and related local government matters.
Location: West Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
As a Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer, you will be one of the lead legal professionals within the Planning and Highways team, providing high-quality, practical and strategic legal advice to senior officers, Council departments and elected members. You will manage a varied and often complex caseload, covering planning, highways, public rights of way, environmental and public law matters. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the team and further enhance your management and leadership skills.
Responsibilities as a Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer:
- Managing a complex caseload of Planning and Highways matters from initial instruction through to completion.
- Providing specialist legal advice to senior officers, elected members and other internal stakeholders.
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on Section 106 Agreements and Section 278 Agreements.
- Advising on a wide range of planning matters, including major developments, planning applications and planning obligations.
About you as a Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer:
- Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx with relevant rights and experience.
- Have substantial and recent experience at a senior level in Planning Law and/or Highways Law within England and Wales.
- Have experience managing a complex and varied caseload with minimal supervision.
- Have strong knowledge of Section 106 and Section 278 Agreements.
- Have experience advising on planning enforcement, public law and other associated legal matters.
Benefits:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Travel and parking discounts.
We’re Hiring: Principle Planning and Highway Lawyer employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
As a Tribunal & Mediation Officer with our local authority, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance remote work with occasional office attendance in the vibrant South East, while our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and collaboration with various stakeholders. Join us to contribute to vital casework and dispute resolution, all while enjoying competitive remuneration and the opportunity to enhance your expertise in SEND legislation.
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
