Civic Recruitment Limited
Highways and Planning Lawyer
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4 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide expert legal advice, representation, and strategic support on Highways and Planning matters, ensuring the Council discharges its statutory functions lawfully and effectively. The role involves managing a complex caseload, undertaking advocacy where required, supporting the Monitoring Officer, supervising junior lawyers, and contributing to the continuous development and delivery of a high-quality legal service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied and complex caseload of Highways and Planning legal matters with minimal supervision.
- Provide specialist legal advice to the Council, elected members, officers, and committees.
- Undertake and/or manage advocacy in courts, tribunals, inquiries, and hearings as required.
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, agreements, and correspondence.
- Support the Monitoring Officer by advising on matters of legality and procedural compliance.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior members of the legal team.
- Contribute to reducing reliance on external legal providers through effective case management and in-house expertise.
- Assist in the leadership and management of the legal team, supporting service improvements and strategic objectives.
- Deliver training and legal updates to Council staff on relevant legislation and emerging legal issues.
- Work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders to achieve effective legal outcomes.
- Maintain accurate electronic case records in accordance with Lexcel standards and the Council's case management procedures.
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate (or eligible to obtain one).
- Experience managing Highways and/or Planning law matters within local government or a similar environment.
- Experience of, or aptitude for, advocacy.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, legal procedures, and local government practice.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior legal professionals.
- Ability to manage a demanding caseload while delivering high-quality legal advice and representation.
- Proficiency in electronic case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
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Additional Information
- Location: Surrey County Council - Flexible working with office attendance as required for meetings, hearings, and business needs.
- Hours per Week: 35 hours.
- Bi-Weekly Payments
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