OverviewPrincipal Lawyer - Planning and Highways role at Kirklees Council. Organisation: Kirklees. Directorate: Public Health and Corporate Resources. Service Area: Governance & Commissioning. Hours: 37 per week. Location: Huddersfield and surrounding areas. Position type: Permanent. Grade: 14 - 15. Salary: £51,356 to £56,494 + £3000 Market Rate Supplement.What you will doYou will be one of the lead lawyers in the Planning and Highways team, providing advice to officers and elected members. Responsibilities include handling s106 and s278 agreements, complex and routine planning and highways advice, public inquiries, advice on planning enforcement, and public law.DevelopmentIf you are ambitious to develop knowledge in this specialist area and are supported to develop your management and leadership skills, this is the job for you.What you will bringQualified solicitor with a current practising certificate, or Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Substantial recent experience at a senior level of planning law and practice, with experience or aptitude to develop in highways law, public rights of way and local government law.Benefits27.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays).Cycle to work scheme.Travel and parking discounts.Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies.Local Government Pension.Access to Employee Healthcare offering counselling, physiotherapy and health assessments.Hybrid working.QuestionsFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Chapman, Head of Legal Services, on 01484 221 000. John Chapman is the manager for this role; please call for more information.Additional informationWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage applications from people with all abilities and offer support completing an application form or other formats. Closing date: 31 October 2025, 11:55 PM. #J-18808-Ljbffr