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Specialist Planning Lawyer
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 72,268 - 72,268 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East of England
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Specialist Planning Lawyer
Salary: £72,268 with progression to £80,062
Location: East of England
Working: Flexible and Hybrid - Full-time (37 hours)
About the Specialist Planning Lawyer Role:
Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with an exceptional and well-regarded Local Authority in the East of England, which is seeking an experienced Planning Lawyer to join its Environment team.
It is an exciting time to join one of the largest and most successful shared legal teams in local government, which is looking to develop and grow its Environment Law Team, which covers planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work, and supports the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.
Key Responsibilities of the Specialist Planning Lawyer role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing line management responsibilities and managing their own caseload on more complex work. Other key duties will include:
Maintain and seek new business opportunities both internally and with other public bodies
Legal lead for major strategic projects on behalf of Herts Legal and its clients
Prepare and present training courses and seminars to Members, officers and others
Effective communication, risk management, and cost-effective use of resources
Person Specification of the Specialist Planning Lawyer role:
Able to work independently on complex matters with multi-disciplinary teams
Diligent and pragmatic, with a flexible and commercial approach to problem-solving
Ability to devise and lead strategically on complex or novel matters
Organised and able to lead and prioritise a heavy caseload
Committed to continual professional development, and developing skills and knowledge of additional legal disciplines relevant to the work of the Environment Law Team
Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
Understand working in a politically sensitive environment
Benefits:
Annual leave - generous leave entitlement
Local Government Pensions Scheme
A flexible work-life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible and smarter working arrangements
A diverse and experienced team with a wealth of public law knowledge and talent
Local authority experience is preferable however our client is happy to consider private practice and public sector candidates with strong planning experience looking to get into management or work on complex matters exclusively.
How to apply for the Specialist Planning Lawyer role:
To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Jennifer McPhail in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
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