Planning and Highway Solicitor

Service care solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Local Authority in Cheshire for an experienced Planning & Highways Solicitor to join their Legal Services team on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with strong experience in planning and highways law to support a busy local government legal department. The role offers flexible hybrid working, with the majority of duties able to be undertaken remotely.

Location: Cheshire / Predominantly Remote Working
Umbrella Rate:  £50 - £55 per hour Umbrella 
PAYE Rate: £44.06 - £48.41 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay
Duration: 3-5 months rolling


Key Responsibilities as a Planning and Highway Solicitor:

• Advising officers, members, and committees on planning and highways law matters.
• Managing a caseload of complex planning and highways matters from instruction through to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating legal agreements, including Section 106 Agreements, Highway Agreements, and related documentation.
• Providing legal support for planning appeals, enforcement matters, and judicial review proceedings.

 
About you as a Planning and Highway Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
• Previous experience handling planning and highways law matters, ideally within a Local Authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of local government law and procedures.

 
Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours
• Hybrid Working

 
If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Aanisah Khan on 01772208969, or email Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.