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Senior Planning and Highways Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 hours
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Planning and Highways Lawyer for a local authority in Gloucestershire.
  • The role requires a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or barrister with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Planning and Highways law.
  • The position offers an umbrella rate of £55-£60 per hour or a PAYE rate of £48.41-£52.76 per hour, with weekly pay based on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a mixed caseload, supervising a team of lawyers, and providing training and guidance to council officers.
  • This is a 6-month ongoing contract with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Service Care Solutions is working alongside a growing local authority, based in Gloucestershire, which is seeking an experienced Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their legal team. If successful, you will lead by example, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues, and play a vital role in shaping the future of the council’s service. Role: Senior Planning and Highways LawyerUmbrella Rate: £55-£60phPAYE inc. rate: £48.41-£52.76phLocation: Gloucestershire – agile workingContract Length: 6 months ongoingKey Responsibilities of the Senior Planning and Highways Lawyer role:
  • Handle a mixed caseload of complex planning and highways law.
  • Deputise for the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services Business Partner and supervise a group of lawyers.
  • Play an active role in developing and delivering training to client officers and members of the Council and provide advice bulletins and guidance notes.
  • To identify income opportunities for the future benefit of the service.
Required Skills
  • A qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister with 3+ years of PQE in Planning and Highways law.
  • Have strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor a team of lawyers.
  • Experience of working in the public sector is not necessary but would be advantageous.
Benefits included with the Senior Planning and Highways Lawyer position:
  • Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
  • Hybrid working – largely remote but there would be an expectation to attend the office when required.
  • Flexible hours.
If this Senior Planning and Highways Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, 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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