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Solicitor - Planning and Highways - Yate
South Gloucestershire Council
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yate, United-Kingdom
Location
yate
Posted
July 08, 2026
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Job Description
How you'll make a difference
What you will be doing
As a qualified and experienced Solicitor or Barrister specialising in planning and highways law, you will provide proactive, pragmatic and solutions-based legal advice and support. You will also represent the council effectively at tribunals, public inquiries, courts and other relevant forums.
What you will be doing
- You will undertake a broad and varied caseload covering all aspects of planning and highways law. This will include advising on planning applications, planning enforcement and highway matters, alongside attending inquiries and committees.
- It will be your responsibility to advise, negotiate and draft a variety of agreements, as well as advising the council at committee meetings and panels.
- Acting as a legal adviser to the council, you will provide clear and timely advice to planning committees, panels and officers. This will include advising on complex planning and...