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Locum Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

38015

Practice Area(s):

Highways

Location:

National 
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Posted:

23.01.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

Locum Highways Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Midlands
 
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Lawyer to join a reputable and friendly Local Authority.
 
The Role:
Position: Locum Highways Lawyer
Working Pattern: Part Time – 2 days per week, or 15 hours, remote working
Duration: Initial 3+ months with likely extensions
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting and advising on routine and complex Highways Agreements, including Section 278 and Section 38 agreements
• Providing legal advice on a variety of highways-related matters and queries
• Supporting internal departments and external stakeholders on highways issues
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and authority procedures
 
Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong working knowledge of highways law, including S278 and S38 agreements
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills
 
For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Ebby Vallance or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Job Reference: J93275
 
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 Highways Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Midlands
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Locum Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

38015

Practice Area(s):

Highways

Location:

National 
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

23.01.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Highways Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Midlands
 
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Lawyer to join a reputable and friendly Local Authority.
 
The Role:
Position: Locum Highways Lawyer
Working Pattern: Part Time – 2 days per week, or 15 hours, remote working
Duration: Initial 3+ months with likely extensions
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
 
Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting and advising on routine and complex Highways Agreements, including Section 278 and Section 38 agreements
• Providing legal advice on a variety of highways-related matters and queries
• Supporting internal departments and external stakeholders on highways issues
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and authority procedures
 
Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong working knowledge of highways law, including S278 and S38 agreements
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills
 
For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Ebby Vallance or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Job Reference: J93275
 
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 Highways Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months – Midlands