Planning and Highways Solicitor/Barrister

Planning and Highways Solicitor/Barrister Salary: 50,269 - 53,460 per annum Pay award pending from 1 April 2026 Permanent Full Time 37 hours per weekOverview of the Planning and Highways Solicitor/Barrister positionSellick Partnership are proud to be recruiting for a Planning and Highways Solicitor/Barrister to join a local authority legal team in the Gloucestershire region. The successful lawyer will provide high-quality, proactive and pragmatic legal advice across a varied and challenging caseload.This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting planning, development and highways activity, working closely with elected members, officers, planning professionals and external partners. You will provide practical, solutions-focused advice on complex and sometimes contentious matters, helping the council make sound, lawful and effective decisions.You will also represent the council at tribunals, public inquiries, courts, committees and other relevant forums.Responsibilities of the Planning and Highways Solicitor/Barrister You will manage a broad and varied caseload covering all aspects of planning and highways law, including:Advising on planning applications, planning enforcement and highway matters.Providing legal advice to planning committees, panels and officers.Advising elected members and officers on complex planning and enforcement issues.Drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements.Supporting the development and review of planning-related ..... full job details .....