PT Planning Solicitor

6 days ago

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time
Temporary Planning SolicitorRef number: Nuneaton 5263830Up to 20 Hours per week, preferably Monday to Wednesday with requirement to attend Planning Committees which are scheduled for Tuesday eveningsPlease do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, listed below:
  • You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
  • For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
  • This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.
Skills & Experience:
  • Qualified barrister or solicitor or FILEX (able to obtain or has a current practising certificate)
  • Knowledge and experience of planning law.
  • Working knowledge of the law and practice relating to planning, contracts, environmental health, commercial and finance.
  • Sound working knowledge of local government law and practice.
  • Experience in practice as a qualified solicitor or barrister.
  • Experience of dealing with the public.
  • Excellent computer skills, to include Microsoft office packages.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written to include presentation of complex and contentious issues to a wide and varied audience.
  • Ability to research and analyse complex information.
What's involved with this role: As a Planning Solicitor within the Legal Services Team, you will provide expert legal advice and support on planning matters to both internal and external clients. You will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered to the Council, contributing to effective decision-making in planning and development projects.Key responsibilities:
  • Manage a broad caseload, providing advice on planning matters, including section 106 agreements, certificates of lawful development, planning inquiries, enforcement, and Planning Committees.
  • Handle contentious legal matters and instruct Counsel as needed.
  • Undertake advocacy in Magistrates Court, County Court, High Court, planning inquiries, tribunals, and arbitration proceedings.
  • Provide legal advice to council service units, draft relevant documents, and address public inquiries and member queries.
  • Attend evening and out-of-hours meetings, including committees and pre-meets, and oversee work arising from such meetings.
  • Advise on various legal areas such as contracts, commercial property, local government, waste management, and licensing, for the Council and its subsidiaries.
  • Support subsidiary directors in understanding legal obligations, including board meeting administration and securing legal documents.
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