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Location: LondonRate: £55-60 per hour DOEContract Type: 6 months - with view to extend
We are seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to provide high-quality legal services to support the Planning, Highways, and Specialist Planning Teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with expertise in planning and environmental law to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking local authority legal team.
Key Responsibilities- Represent the Council in Civil and Criminal Courts, Tribunals, and Planning Inquiries.
- Draft and negotiate legal documents, including Section 106 agreements.
- Provide expert legal advice on planning, highways, and environmental law.
- Support committee meetings, working parties, and officer groups with legal guidance.
- Keep clients, Members, and officers informed on new legislation and case law.
- Assist in the development of Council policies by providing legal comments and training.
- Ensure compliance with Legal Services Lexcel standards and time recording requirements.
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive in England and Wales.
- Experience in Planning, Highways, and/or Environmental Law.
- Strong advocacy, negotiation, and legal drafting skills.
- Ability to manage a complex and substantial caseload.
- Strong understanding of Local Government law and procedures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Work on high-profile planning and development projects.
- A supportive and collaborative legal team.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
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