Senior Legal Advisor

3 days ago


Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate / Senior Associate to join our team at Birketts. As a key member of our Planning and Environmental department, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality legal services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide professional, proactive, and high-level legal support to our clients, including planning and environmental advice.
  • Manage a diverse caseload of planning and environmental work, including high-quality planning advice to local planning authorities, housebuilders, and development clients.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to drive business growth and development.
  • Contribute to the development of our Planning and Environmental practice, including identifying new business opportunities and implementing process improvements.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Planning and Environmental law.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal services and managing complex caseloads.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days' holiday (FTE), increasing to 30 days from Senior Associate, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service.
  • Private Healthcare - BUPA (after 6 month's probation).
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
  • Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share).
  • Paid CSR day.
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
  • Subsidised gym membership (Gym Flex).
  • Electric Car scheme.
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
  • Agile Working Policy.
  • Dress for your Day Policy.

About Birketts

Birketts is a forward-thinking firm that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We offer a flexible working environment, with a mix of home and office working, and are committed to recruiting individuals on the merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience.



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