Job Description
We are working with a Shared Legal Service in the Northern Home Counties region looking for a permanent 5+ PQE Principal Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their department.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead and manage a team of lawyers providing a range of public sector clients with exceptional legal service predominantly in respect of planning and highways law.
The role offers a salary of (£57,750 - £72,059 DOE) with a management allowance of £1,400 and an excellent benefits package. This is a full – time position with the council operating on a flexible working environment.
About the position:
Principal Planning and Highways Lawyers are expected to undertake the following duties:
* Provide comprehensive specialist legal advice to clients (including elected members and senior officers) whilst managing a complex caseload in relation to the areas of planning and highways matters and other corporate/constitutional and administrative matters
* Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues within the team when required
* Attending committees/meetings of members, project boards, officers and/or external bodies to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure
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