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 po...