Locum Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

40153

Practice Area(s):

Highways, Planning

Location:

East Midlands 
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Posted:

04.08.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£70.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Highways Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working Available – Up to £70 per Hour Umbrella
 
Venn Group's specialist legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the East Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and experienced legal team, undertaking a varied highways caseload with remote working available.
 
The Role
Position: Locum Highways Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working available
Location: East Midlands
Rate: Up to £70 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Advising on a broad range of highways and public rights of way matters
  • Drafting and negotiating highways agreements, including Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements
  • Providing legal advice on highway adoption, stopping up and traffic regulation matters
  • Advising on the highways aspects of planning and development projects
  • Managing a varied caseload and advising officers and senior stakeholders across the Authority
 
Candidate Requirements
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience in Highways Law
  • Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable
  • Experience drafting and advising on Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements
  • Experience advising on general planning law would be advantageous
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and work effectively within a collaborative legal team
 
Job Reference: J97038
 
For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Locum Highways Lawyer

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Job ID:

40153

Practice Area(s):

Highways, Planning

Location:

East Midlands 
col-narrow-right   

Posted:

04.08.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

£70.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Highways Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working Available – Up to £70 per Hour Umbrella
 
Venn Group's specialist legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Highways Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the East Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and experienced legal team, undertaking a varied highways caseload with remote working available.
 
The Role
Position: Locum Highways Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working available
Location: East Midlands
Rate: Up to £70 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Advising on a broad range of highways and public rights of way matters
  • Drafting and negotiating highways agreements, including Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements
  • Providing legal advice on highway adoption, stopping up and traffic regulation matters
  • Advising on the highways aspects of planning and development projects
  • Managing a varied caseload and advising officers and senior stakeholders across the Authority
 
Candidate Requirements
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience in Highways Law
  • Previous Local Government experience is highly desirable
  • Experience drafting and advising on Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements
  • Experience advising on general planning law would be advantageous
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and work effectively within a collaborative legal team
 
Job Reference: J97038
 
For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.