Job Description

Our client, is seeking a Planning Lawyer on a contract basis. This role is integral to providing efficient and cost-effective legal services to various departments including the Planning Team, Highways Team, and Specialist Planning Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct cases in all Courts and Tribunals, representing the Council in Civil and Criminal Courts and before Tribunals and Inquiries

Instruct Counsel and other experts as necessary

Draft legal documents, including section 106 agreements, to support client departments in fulfilling their functions

Attend and advise at Committee and Sub-Committee meetings related to the Planning & Corporate Team's work

Attend and advise at meetings of working parties and officer groups as a representative of the Planning & Corporate Team

Provide legal advice to departments served by the Planning & Corporate Team as needed

Keep clients, Members, and officers informed of new legislation and case law relevant to their operations

Investigate, research, and report on significant matters within Legal Services and undertake directed projects

Provide legal comments for reports to Cabinet Members, Cabinet, and other Committees

Assist client departments in understanding the implications of new legislation and case law

Undertake Planning Inquiries concerning refusals of planning permission by the Council

Initiate investigations, research, and report on important matters within the Planning & Corporate Legal Team and undertake directed projects

Comply with Legal Services Lexcel and time recording requirements at all times

Provide training to Members and client departments served by the Planning & Corporate Legal Team

Carry out any other duties as are commensurate with the level of this post

Job Requirements:

Experience in employment law and town planning law

Strong understanding of legal principles and procedures in civil and criminal courts

Proven ability to draft complex legal documents effectively

Excellent advisory and representation skills in meetings and inquiries

Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders

Strong investigative, research, and analytical skills

Commitment to keeping abreast of new legislation and case law

Professional qualification in Law

If you are a skilled Planning Lawyer with experience Planning, Highways and/or environmental law. we invite you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team