Senior Lawyer / Team Leader - up to 12 month maternity cover

We’re looking for a Senior Lawyer/Team Leader on a 12-month fixed term contract at National Highways. In the role of Senior Lawyer/Team Leader within the Operations Legal Team you will advise on all aspects of legal operational matters, providing advice to the business on legal issues arising from the day-to-day operation of the strategic road network.

This is a diverse role and provides an excellent opportunity to apply your expert legal knowledge and skills to legal matters including managing the statutory instrument making process; advising on traffic regulation, management and signage; advising our Network Claims and Dart Charge teams and our Traffic Officer Service on duties and powers; Highways Act 1980 responsibilities and offences including unauthorised incursions, encroachments and obstructions on the network; litter responsibilities; automated vehicles and abnormal loads; advising the business on counter fraud and anti-money laundering; supporting National Highways s...