ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD

Highways & Planning Lawyer

Reigate, Surrey RH2 8EF

Key information

Pay
£55 - £55
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026

About this role

Highways & Planning Lawyer needed in Reigate Paying £55 per hr ref 134804

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice on planning, highways, and related local government matters.
  • Draft, negotiate, and complete a range of legal agreements, including:- Section 106 Agreements
  • Section 38 and Section 278 Agreements
  • Highway dedication and stopping-up orders
  • Infrastructure and development agreements
  • Advise on planning applications, appeals, enforcement actions, and judicial review matters.
  • Represent the organisation in negotiations, meetings, tribunals, and court proceedings where required.
  • Support regeneration, housing, and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
  • Manage a varied caseload independently while delivering excellent client service.
  • Assist in developing legal policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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