Planning and Highways Lawyer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planning & Highways Lawyer to join a well-established Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This opportunity offers a varied caseload covering complex planning, highways and development matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support across a broad range of planning and highways matters, working closely with planning officers, highways teams, committees and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: * Managing a varied caseload of planning, highways and local government matters * Advising on planning applications, enforcement, appeals and development control issues * Drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements, Section 38 Agreements, Section 278 Agreements and related highways documentation * Providing legal support on regeneration, infrastructure and development projects * Advising on highway stopping up, rights of way and traffic regulation matters * Supporting compulsory purchase and judicial review matters where required * Providing legal advice to committees, officers and elected members * Drafting reports, notices, agreements and legal documentation * Representing the Authority in meetings, negotiations and hearings where appropriate * Ensuring compliance with planning, highways and local government legislation Candidate Requirements * Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant planning and highways law experience * Previous Local Authority or public sector experience is highly desirable * Strong knowledge of planning, highways and local government legislation * Experience drafting and negotiating S106, S38 and S278 agreements * Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload * Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills * Comfortable working remotely and collaborating virtually with colleagues and clients Benefits * Fully remote working * Flexible working arrangements * Interesting and varied caseload * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Competitive rate/salary depending on experience