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Contract
* Initial 6 to 12 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend
* Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
* Hybrid (1 day onsite)
Description :
* To contribute to the efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services within a culture of customer focus, continuous improvement, service excellence and employee development. In particular, to provide professional/technical advice and guidance in Planning, Highways and Licensing law to colleagues, managers and partner agencies to contribute to delivery of the council’s objectives and priorities.
* To lead by example in modelling and embedding the council’s values and behaviours, working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents
Skills
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX entitled to practice in England and Wales
* Ability to organise and prioritise own work load and to work on own initiative as necessary
* Broad knowledge of Local Government law or equivalent knowledge
* Experience and knowledge of planning and highways legislation
* Willingness to develop knowledge and experience of licensing law
* Ability to effectively communicate legal issues to Members and officers and to provide cogent legal advice accordingly.
* Ability to draft and communicate legal advice concisely and in plain English.
* Ability to work constructively with elected Members and be politically aware and sensitive
* Desirable to have experience of working in a Local Government team
* Knowledge of civil procedures and procedure, such as public inquires and judicial reviews
Candiates should have at least 5 years experience advising on planning and highway matters , negotiating S106 Agreements and Highways Agreements , working on regeneration projects and attending planning commitee
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