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Role: Interim Regulatory Lawyer REF 18505
Contract Length: 3 months (Part Time 3 days per week)
Location: Hybrid/Letchworth Garden City (expected to attend court (Stevenage or Luton) approximately 2 times per month. This usually falls on a Friday)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £55 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for an Interim Regulatory Lawyer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERIM REGULATORY LAWYER
Case Management: Carry a mixed caseload, providing legal advice, drafting contracts, agreements, and deeds related to the Councils business, particularly in planning and regulatory law.
Legal Research and Advice: Conduct legal research and provide advice to the Council on community protection, licensing, environmental health and regulatory law and local government law generally.
Committee Representation: Prepare reports for and attend Council Committees/meetings as required.
Document Drafting: Draft and review complex and substantial legal documentation, including instructions to Counsel, reports, and other appropriate standard documents.
Legal Advocacy: Represent the Council in routine or contested cases in the Magistrates or County Court and at Planning Inquiries where appropriate.
Service Management: Contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Service, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to the Councils Customer Service Standards.
Supervision: Supervise the day-to-day management of the service as requested and deputise for the Legal Manager as needed.
Corporate Contribution: Participate in the Councils asset management programme and other corporate projects, contributing to the Councils strategic objectives.
Financial Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with the Councils Standing Orders, Contracts Procurement Rules, and Financial Regulations.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INTERIM REGULATORY LAWYER
Admitted qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
Degree in law (minimum 2.2) or equivalent and eligibility for a current practicing certificate.
Law Society Diploma in Local Government Law and Practice.
Excellent keyboard skills and use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
Experience in handling a caseload related to planning and regulatory matters.
Proficiency in drafting legal documents and advising on complex legal matters.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and decision-making processes related to planning and regulatory law.
Confident in conversing in fluent English which is sufficient to fulfil all aspects of the role.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and prioritise tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and influence others.
Proficiency in IT, particularly in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Ability to work occasional unsociable hours and attend off-site meetings as needed.
Commitment to continuous professional development and contribution to the services improvement.
If you are an Interim Regulatory Lawyer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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