Planning and Environmental Law Specialist

5 hours ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Bournemouth Borough Council Full time
Job Summary

Bournemouth Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled Head of Legal Services - Property to join our team.

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister to take on a key role in our Legal Services team. As a Planning Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of our services and business strategies.

Key Duties

  1. Provide specialist input to the Service Director and the Head of Legal Services in the delivery and improvement of our services and business strategies.
  2. Represent Bournemouth Borough Council as and when required in all property, planning & environment legal proceedings.
  3. Deliver clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to officers, members and clients on all matters relating to property, planning and environment.
  4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of the law and proceedings, ensuring that appropriate professional standards are maintained in line with accepted good practice.

What You'll Need

  1. A qualified solicitor or barrister with extensive post-qualification experience in the relevant areas of the law.
  2. An ability to work on your own initiative and represent Legal Services at all levels within the authorities and externally.
  3. The ability to travel, using public or other forms of transport where viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car.

Our Offer

Bournemouth Borough Council offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as an excellent benefits package, which includes opportunities for career development and progression.



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