Senior Planning Lawyer in Helwith Bridge - CV-Library

Allen Lane are supporting a Local Authority in the Essex area to fill their vacancy for a Locum Planning Lawyer.

Responsibilities:

* Delivering top-notch Legal Services to the Council and external clients concerning planning law and related areas, while meeting professional standards agreed upon by the service.

* Handling a workload focused on planning law matters while also having a broad understanding of other legal work undertaken by the District Council.

* Offering innovative solutions to support any council service changes and fulfill officer requirements effectively.

* Providing timely guidance on various complex legal issues.

* Safeguarding the interests of the service within the council as a whole.

* Advising and assisting elected members appropriately.

* Collaborating within the Legal and Democratic Services team, offering support and advice as necessary.

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Qualifications

* Admitted qualified solicitor or barrister with an understanding of local government;

* Degree in law or equivalent degree and first time pass in Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma (GDL) (Law conversions).

* A current practising certificate or eligibility for a current practising certificate.

This is a 6-month contract, paying £55/hr inside iR35