Senior Solicitor

About the Role

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Are you an experienced qualified solicitor or barrister looking for a new challenging and rewarding role? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in managing a team, providing legal advice with an emphasis on one or more of the following:
Property including sale and purchase of land, complex leases and land development and regeneration deals.
Planning, including s.106 agreements and CIL, planning law and policy, reviewing and advising on planning conditions, planning enforcement, attending and advising at planning committee, ideally including knowledge of minerals and waste planning matters.
Highways, including knowledge and interpretation of the Highways legislation and common law, drafting and negotiating s.38 and 278 agreements, private street works code, rights of way and the definitive map.
This is a position which will be hybrid working with some office attendance as the job requires.
What You'll Do
You will manage a team and act as the go-to expert for one or more of the above areas. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and make informed decisions. You will work closely with our service clients, senior officers, and our elected members on some challenging and exciting projects.
Why Join Us?
We believe in fostering a friendly and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We can offer opportunities for mentoring and coaching to help our team members grow both personally and professionally.
You will join a friendly and forward-thinking service with access to:
Hybrid working
Flexi-working
A varied but manageable caseload
Generous annual leave entitlement
Local government pension scheme
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced qualified solicitor or barrister who is ready to take on new challenges and make a difference. We are happy to receive applications from experienced qualified lawyers with future aspirations to develop a career in the public sector. Previous management experience is not essential as training can be provided. If you're passionate about law, have a keen interest working in the public sector with a willingness to expand your knowledge and eager to contribute to the success of our Council, we are keen to hear from you.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds ideal for the next chapter in your career submit your application online today to take the first step towards an exciting career with us!
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
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