Highways and Planning Lawyer
Surrey County Council · Woodhatch Place, Reigate
Highways and Planning Lawyer at Surrey County Council, based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate, paying £48,698 - £60,898 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £48,698 - £60,898 per annum
- Location
- Woodhatch Place, Reigate · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Solicitor
21% below the typical rate for solicitor
Reference 5989
About the role
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Details: N/A Salary: £48,698 to £60,898 per annum Working Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF Closing Date: 18/10/2026 Job Category: Legal Directorate: Resources Service: CEO - Law & GovernanceJob Introduction
The starting salary for this role is £48,698 per annum depending on experience and based on a 36-hour working week. This role is part of our Lawyers Career Scheme providing the opportunity to progress to £60,898 per annum.
We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a qualified Solicitor or Lawyer. We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams.
We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey’s estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Team
The team sits alongside other teams in the County’s Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The teams lawyers draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. We assist with reports to Committee and Cabinet and provide training for client teams. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively.
About the Role
As a Lawyer within the Highways and Planning legal team, you will conduct a number of highways and planning agreements, working in a committed and positive way, sometimes to tight deadlines. Other work includes advising on general highways and planning issues, local government matters and have conduct of any related
Reference: 5989 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Surrey County Council
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