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Junior Planning Solicitor

Junior Planning Solicitor

Civic Recruitment Limited • Nottingham, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

3 - 6 Month Contract With A Local Authority


Job Purpose

To provide legal support and advice on planning and highways matters assisting in the delivery of the Councils legal services. The postholder will manage a varied caseload draft legal agreements and documentation and provide practical legal advice to officers and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies.




Key Responsibilities

  • Draft negotiate and complete Section 106 Agreements in support of planning applications and development proposals.
  • Analyse applications for and prepare Certificates of Lawful Use and Development.
  • Assist with the preparation and completion of Highways Agreements under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act.
  • Provide legal advice on planning and highways matters to officers managers and other stakeholders.
  • Support the progression of planning-related legal matters ensuring work is completed accurately and within required timescales.
  • Draft legal correspondence reports agreements and other documentation to a high professional standard.
  • Undertake legal research and provide clear concise advice on relevant legislation policy and case law.
  • Maintain accurate case records and utilise the Councils case management systems in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Attend meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders as required.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services Planning and Highways teams to support service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with professional standards legal obligations and Council procedures.


Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate where applicable.
  • Planning law experience with post-qualification experience preferred (5 years PQE desirable although lower PQE candidates will be considered).
  • Experience drafting and negotiating Section 106 Agreements.
  • Experience analysing applications for and drafting Certificates of Lawful Use and Development.
  • Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of Highways Agreements under Sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act or willingness to develop expertise in this area.
  • Ability to provide practical legal advice on planning and highways matters.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess legal issues and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Teams Zoom and legal case management systems.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience handling complex drafting and negotiation work.
  • Ability to advise on planning policy and strategic planning matters.
  • Experience attending and advising at Planning Committee meetings.
  • Knowledge of Planning Enforcement legislation and procedures.
  • Knowledge of wider local government law including licensing regulatory law constitutional law administrative law or criminal litigation.
  • Previous local authority legal experience.


Additional Information

  • Location: Flexible/Remote Working
  • Hours: 1 day per week (flexible)
  • Contract Length: 36 months
  • Payment: Bi-weekly payments
  • Pay Rate is To Be Confirmed



Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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