Planning and Highways Lawyer

1 month ago


Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Law Absolute Limited Full time
Job Title: Planning and Highways Lawyer

We are working with a Local Authority in the Oxfordshire Region to find a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their department for an initial 3-month period.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Planning law matters
  • Highways experience is essential

The successful candidate must be UK qualified and have upwards of 12 months' experience in dealing with a wide range of matters including:

  • Drafting and advising in respect of S.106 agreements, S.38 and S.278 agreements
  • Dealing with planning enforcement and planning appeal matters
  • Reviewing and advising upon Development Control Committee reports
  • Attending meetings of members, officers and/or external bodies to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure

You will need to have experience of handling your own legal caseload.

The Council offers a flexible working environment for this assignment. Previous planning legal experience in a local authority is essential.

The pay rate is between £50-60 per hour.

LAW Absolute Limited is a specialist recruitment agency for interim lawyers, and we have a long history of supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We offer a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services, and within the not-for-profit sector.

Please note that our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.



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