Job Description
Vox Consultants are hiring for a Planning and Highways Lawyer for a Local Authority based in Northamptonshire.\nPlease note, this is a Contract opportunity and only apply if you have the Right to Work in the UK and has relevant experience.\n \nYou will be:\n\nProviding legal counsel to the council and its departments on planning and highway matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.\nDrafting legal agreements, preparing and reviewing agreements like Section 106 agreements (developer contributions) and Section 278 agreements (highway improvements), ensuring they align with council policies and objectives.\nAssisting with planning applications, advising on the legal side and address any potential challenge.\nRepresenting the Council in public inquiries, hearings and appeals relating to planning and highways matters.\nAdvising on enforcement of planning conditions and highway regulations.Benefits: \n\nFully remote, with attendance at the planning committee optional.\nCompetitive pay rate of £46.84 – pay rate negotiable. \nStable contract opportunity.Essentials:\n\nLaw Degree is essential.\nCompletion of LPC or the Bar Training Course is required for the UK.\nAdmission as a solicitor or barrister is necessary.\nRelevant work experience previously in the planning/ highways team for a Local Authority.\nRight to work in the UK and don’t require a Visa Sponsorship.Why Vox?\n\nA Dedicated Consultant specialising in their Sector to ensure candidate satisfaction and matching you to the right role.\nA smooth compliance and payroll system.\nAccess to niche opportunities. \nPlease contact Grace Gordon or alternatively (url removed) \n \n If this isn’t the right role for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a confidential conversation