Principal Planning Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- Home Counties
- Salary
- £41,913.00 - £46,905.00
- Posted
- 08 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 14 Dec 2016
- Ref
- TM/21097
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Planning / Environment, Public Sector / Local Authority
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
LAW Absolute is currently recruiting to a permanent Principal Planning Lawyer role on an exclusive basis. Our client is a Local Authority based in the Home Counties.
As the Principal Lawyer within the team, the successful candidate will carry a full and mixed caseload of both complex and day-to-day Planning matters including, but not limited to:
- S106 Agreements
- Negotiating Agreements
- CPO Matters
- Providing specialist advice on Planning and Highways legislation
- Representing the Authority at Committee
In addition to holding this caseload, there will be day-to-day management responsibilities for a small team including supervision of work for junior members of staff. The post-holder will undertake limited advocacy at public enquiries, the court tribunals and before committees.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Lawyer and our client is particularly keen to speak with those from a Local Authority background. Due to the nature of this role, it would suit an adaptable candidate with experience working at senior level, holding supervision and management experience.
In return, our client is able to offer a competitive salary with a benefits package. As an authority, they are able to offer flexible working including home working, based around the business need.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.
LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.