https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-lawyer-highways-and-planning-surrey-county-council--e7cefa83-3ca3-48c7-9533-4b687948a9be RSS feed for Principal Lawyer Highways and Planning at SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:54:11 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-lawyer-highways-and-planning-surrey-county-council--e7cefa83-3ca3-48c7-9533-4b687948a9be https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-lawyer-highways-and-planning-surrey-county-council--e7cefa83-3ca3-48c7-9533-4b687948a9be Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:52:15 GMT Location: Reigate | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | The starting salary for this role is £73,317 to £80,576 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Highways and Planning Solicitor or Lawyer to provide senior-level leadership of our highways and planning legal team and expert legal advice on complex and high value highways and planning matters. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. As the manager of the team there is an expectation of office presence and bringing the team together in person. Our Offer to You 26 days'' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years'' service and 31 days after 5 years'' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer''s leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping 2 ... Permanent