Planning and Highway Legal Officer

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a local authority based in Doncaster, which is seeking an experienced Planning and Highway Legal Officer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience in the legal industry.

Pay – Umbrella Rate: £50-£55 an hour depending on experience. PAYE (Inc. Hol): £44.50-£48.89 an hour depending on experience.

Contract:

3 months, with potential to extend.

• Provide high quality and timely technical and professional advice on land and property matters to the Council, its officers and elected members.
• Handle high caseload in Planning and Highway from start to completion.
• Deliver training and contribute to continuous legal service improvement.
• Represent the Council in appeals, judicial reviews and statutory challenges.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in Planning and Highway Law.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

• Hybrid Working
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours

If this position is right for you or someone you may know, don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email (url removed) or via phone on (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

• Job Title:
  
  Planning and Highway Legal Officer
• Company:
  Service Care Solutions
• Location:
  
  Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Posted:
  Jan 16th 2026
• Closes:
  Feb 16th 2026
• Sector:
  Legal
• Contract:
  
  Contract
• Hours:
  
  Full Time