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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