Apply for Locum Senior Planning Lawyer Job On Vita CV
Locum Senior Planning Lawyer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 86,400/Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Haringey, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Locum Senior Planning Lawyer - London Borough
Contract: 3 months with the view to extend
Rate: £40-45 p/h
Requirements:
A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
At least 2-4 years recent post qualification experience of working in legal practice conducting a caseload consisting of planning, highways and regeneration matters.
Experience of advocacy in an Inquiry, the Magistrates or County Courts or other relevant courts and Tribunals.
The ability to deliver excellent specialist advice in planning, highways and regeneration matters in an accessible way to a variety of clients, partners and stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a full and varied caseload of legal matters with an emphasis on Planning and Regeneration issues, including giving legal advice to colleagues within the Council and its partners on the law and practice to enable the Council to discharge its functions legally and effectively.
Represent the Council in applications before an Inquiry the Magistrates Court, County Court and High Court and instructing Counsel as required.
Contribute to the development of the Legal Service through identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting, motivating and coaching colleagues within the team / Legal Service.
Provide training in conjunction with other team members, to other members of the Service and the Council and its partners, to ensure that they are kept up to date, and are acting in accordance with the lawBefore You Apply
Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
- Bank details.
- National Insurance number.
- Date of birth.
You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.
© Vita CV: Registered in England and Wales (16187919).