Planning and Highways Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Cameron Kennedy Full time
Job Title: Planning and Highways Lawyer

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Planning and Highways Lawyer to join our Corporate Legal Team at Reading Borough Council.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark in an ambitious legal team with a local authority that has a rewarding vision.

As a Planning and Highways Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in providing legal advice and support on planning applications, appeals, enforcement, public rights of way, and related matters.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide general and specialist Planning/Highways legal advice to the in-house service, covering planning applications, appeals, enforcement, public rights of way, and more.
  2. Prepare documentation including s106 planning agreements/undertakings, planning appeal statements, s38 and s278 highways agreements, licenses, easements for highways works, notices, traffic regulation orders, and stopping up applications.
  3. Represent the Council at Planning Committees, providing legal guidance and support on planning matters and ensuring statutory requirements and procedures are followed.
  4. Advise on law, policy, strategy, statutory requirements, and procedures relating to Planning/Highways issues, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Requirements

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX, with experience in planning and highways law - Essential.

Ability to appropriately provide and communicate legal advice commensurate to experience to Members, Officers, and other stakeholders generally and at committee meetings - Essential.

Experience in Planning/Highways matters within the public sector - Preferable.

What We Offer

A wide range of flexible working opportunities.

A working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.

Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to and from work.

Car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax.



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