Planning & Highways Lawyer

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in South West England , who are recruiting for a locum Planning & Highways Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis for an initial 6-months . They are open to both full-time and part-time applicants for this role, and are offering an hourly rate of circa £50 - £60 p/hour UMB . This is a predominantly remote position, but they are ideally looking for someone to attend committees. They are looking for someone to get started as soon as possible. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Handling a mixed caseload of Planning, Highways and Enforcement matters Providing advice to the client group on varied Planning matters, including advising on appeal enquiries and other associated matters as required Attending and representing the Council at Committee meetings on an ad-hoc basis Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters Advising on, drafting and completing highways agreements, including deeds of dedication and footpaths orders Experience required: Experience required in Local Authority Experience handling planning committees Significant planning & highways law experience Working hours: Open to part-time or full-time applicants (minimum 25 hours) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Location: South West, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025