Senior Legal Officer – Planning
Location: Remote with monthly meetings in Doncaster
Job Type: Contract until Mid-January
Hours: Full-time or Part Time (3 days or more)
Salary: £50-55ph
We are seeking a Legal Officer with a specialism in Planning to provide advice, support and manage a range of legal matters within a Public Sector setting.
Benefits:
- Predominantly remote working
- Join a friendly supportive team
- Can take ownership of work
- Opportunity to gain In-House experience
Day to Day of the role:
- Deliver legal advice and support in legal specialisms including Town and Country Planning, Highway Law, and Compulsory Purchase.
- Provide high-quality and timely legal advice in various forms such as written or oral advice, conduct of proceedings, and drafting of documentation.
- Deputise for the Head of Service, Principal Legal Officers, and other Senior Legal Officers as required.
- Prepare and present training programmes to ensure relevant legal knowledge is up-to-date for the Legal team, Council officers, partners, and elected members.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified and admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court, called as a Barrister, or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate (In-House or Private Practice Experience).
- Knowledge and experience in Planning Law and or Advocacy.
- High standard of drafting, negotiating, presentation, communication, and personal organisation skills.
- Knowledge of the legislative framework within Local Government and understanding of Value for Money in the delivery of services.
To apply for the Senior Legal Officer – Planning position, please submit your CV to this advert or contact Kenza at Reed Legal – Edinburgh Office.