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Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

37899

Practice Area(s):

Highways, Planning

Location:

National 
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

14.01.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time – £55–£60 per hour umbrella – Hybrid Working – Initial 6 months – Midlands

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 6-month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a reputable and friendly Local Authority.

The Role:
Position: Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Duration: Initial 6 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: £55–£60 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time

Onsite Requirement: Weekly office attendance on a Wednesday preferred, but not essential, and monthly planning committee attendance in the Midlands  

Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on Section 106 agreements
• Advising on Highways Agreements, including Section 38 and Section 278 agreements
• Providing legal advice and guidance on planning, highways, and related matters
• Supporting internal departments and stakeholders with complex planning and highways queries

Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong working knowledge of planning and highways law, including S106, S38, and S278 agreements
• Ability to attend monthly Planning Committees in the Midlands
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference: J93052

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

 

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time – £55–£60 per hour umbrella – Hybrid Working – Initial 6 months – Midlands

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Venn Group

Phone: 0113 234 6400
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Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

37899

Practice Area(s):

Highways, Planning

Location:

National 
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

14.01.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time – £55–£60 per hour umbrella – Hybrid Working – Initial 6 months – Midlands

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 6-month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning and Highways Lawyer to join a reputable and friendly Local Authority.

The Role:
Position: Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer
Duration: Initial 6 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: £55–£60 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time

Onsite Requirement: Weekly office attendance on a Wednesday preferred, but not essential, and monthly planning committee attendance in the Midlands  

Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on Section 106 agreements
• Advising on Highways Agreements, including Section 38 and Section 278 agreements
• Providing legal advice and guidance on planning, highways, and related matters
• Supporting internal departments and stakeholders with complex planning and highways queries

Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong working knowledge of planning and highways law, including S106, S38, and S278 agreements
• Ability to attend monthly Planning Committees in the Midlands
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference: J93052

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

 

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Full Time – £55–£60 per hour umbrella – Hybrid Working – Initial 6 months – Midlands