Lawyer (Planning & Highways) £19.81 per hour Responsible for all legal aspects of the service areas of Highways, Planning, Environment and Transport Duties and responsibilities To support and assist the Senior Lawyer and be responsible for conducting matters in the following areas: Planning matters; Highways matters; Environment matters; Transport matters; Litigation arising out of any of the above; and Such other matters and work types as may from time to time be required. To undertake high quality advocacy, representing before courts and tribunals. To draft legal documentation, appropriate with the nature and grading of the post. To undertake all work assigned to them in a competent and professional manner. Carrying out investigations under the Members Code of Conduct. Attendance at and presentation of reports to formal and informal meetings including: Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Member and Officer working groups and outside bodies as appropriate. To provide cover and support for other team members, as required by the Senior Lawyer. To undertake legal research as and when required. To undertake such personal training as may be deemed necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post, and to assist in the training and development of other staff. To provide basic front-line supervision of, and internal advice and guidance, to junior staff within the team. The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of Service. Organisational responsibilities Values and behaviours To demonstrate and be a role model for the values and behaviours to promote and encourage positive behaviours, enhancing the quality and integrity of the services we provide. Smarter working, transformation and design principles To seek new and innovative ideas to work smarter, irrespective of job role, and to be creative, innovative and empowered. Understand the operational impact of transformational change and service design principles to support new ways of working and to meet customer needs. Communication To communicate effectively with our customers, managers, peers and partners and to work collaboratively to provide the best possible public service. Communication between teams, services and partner organisations is imperative in providing the best possible service to our public. Health, Safety and Wellbeing To take responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing in accordance with the Health and Safety policy and procedures. Equality and diversity To promote a society that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live, free from discrimination and prejudice and ensure our commitment is put into practice. All employees are responsible for eliminating unfair and unlawful discrimination in everything that they do. Confidentiality To work in a way that does not divulge personal and/or confidential information and follow the council’s policies and procedures in relation to data protection and security of information. Climate Change To contribute to our corporate responsibility in relation to climate change by considering and limiting the carbon impact of activities during the course of your work, wherever possible. Performance management To promote a culture whereby performance management is ingrained and the highest of standards and performance are achieved by all. Contribute to the Performance and Development Review processes to ensure continuous learning and improvement and to increase organisational performance. Quality assurance (for applicable posts) To set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team and service level so that the highest standards of service are delivered and maintained. Use data, where appropriate, to enhance the quality of service provision and support decision making processes. Management and leadership (for applicable posts) To provide vision and leadership to inspire and empower all employees so they can reach their full potential and contribute to the values and behaviours. Managers and leaders must engage in personal development to ensure they are equipped to lead transformational change; always searching for better ways to do things differently to meet organisational changes and service priorities. Interested Please apply