SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• Extensive post qualification experience in the relevant areas of the law, equivalent to PQE 5
• Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of the law and proceedings
• Demonstrable experience of persuasion and negotiation at a senior level

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car
  For any informal discussion about this role, please contact Daniel Crossland on 01202 123738 or email daniel.crossland@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of its services and business strategies
• Represent BCP Council as and when required in all complex, high value or high risk property, planning & environment legal proceedings
• Deliver clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to officers, members and clients on all complex, high value or high risk matters relating to property, planning and environment
• Procure external legal assistance when requested to do so
• Take necessary action under the relevant legislation and case law and ensure appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice
• Manage a busy caseload