Allen Lane are supporting a shared legal service in the East Anglia area on their recruitment for a Principal Planning and Highways Solicitor. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the local government legal framework, planning and highways law, and committee experience.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
1. Demonstrated understanding of planning and highways related law.
2. Experience of advising on large scale property development projects.
3. Demonstrated record of managing high volume planning and highways transactions quickly, accurately and efficiently.
4. Experience and ability to provide advice on governance and constitutional matters.
5. Experience leading, managing or supervising a team of experienced professionals.
6. Ability to develop client relationships and identify areas for expansion of work.
7. Ability to conduct legal research, interpret legislation and summarise the key points of case law.
Desirable:
1. At least two years of post qualification experience preferably gained in a Local Authority setting.
2. Experience of planning and delivering legal briefing/training courses.
3. Demonstrated success at managing a team's workload including attracting and developing new clients/areas.
4. Thorough knowledge of relevant court and appeal procedure.
5. Advocacy skills.
Hybrid working with 2 days a week onsite.
Job Info
Job Title: Principal Planning and Highways Solicitor
Company: CV-Library
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Posted: [Insert Posting Date]
Closes: [Insert Closing Date]
Sector: Legal
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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