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Planning and Highways Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Serviced Care Solutions is seeking a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a local authority's in-house legal team in Oxfordshire.
  • This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a contract length of 3 months ongoing.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £50-£55 per hour umbrella, depending on experience and interview performance.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors, barristers, or CILEX lawyers with solid experience in planning and/or highways law.
  • Key responsibilities include advising on planning law, supporting junior team members, and contributing to strategic projects.
Serviced Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Oxfordshire, which needs a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied and high-profile caseload, supporting the Council’s strategic growth, infrastructure, and environmental goals.ROLE: Planning and Highways LawyerLOCATION: Oxfordshire – hybridCONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoingRATE: £50-£55ph umbrella (depending on experience and interview performance)Key Responsibilities of the Planning and Highways Lawyer role:
  • Advising on all aspects of planning and highways law, including development control, planning enforcement, section 106 and 278 agreements, public rights of way, and traffic regulation orders.
  • Support more junior members of the Planning and wider legal team.
  • Contributing to strategic projects, including major developments and local plan implementation.
Key Requirements:
  • A qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with solid experience in planning and/or highways law.
  • Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a practical, can-do attitude.
Benefits Included with the Planning and Highways Lawyer position:
  • Weekly pay
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible hours
If this Planning and Highways Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.