PLANNING SOLICITOR

Location: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, SN1 2JH
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 18.01 per hour
Job Ref: OR11365

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on planning matters to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate planning agreements and other related legal documents.
• Represent the council in planning appeals, inquiries, and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate planning processes and resolve issues.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in planning law and regulations.

Person Specification

• Qualified solicitor with proven experience in planning law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £18.01 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week

Experience:

• Planning Solicitor: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OR1136

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance on planning matters to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate planning agreements and other related legal documents.
• Represent the council in planning appeals, inquiries, and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate planning processes and resolve issues.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in planning law and regulations