Lawyer

Oxford City Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford City Council is seeking an experienced Lawyer specializing in civil and criminal litigation as well as regulatory law. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to provide complex legal advice, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and support the Council's key projects. Join a leading local authority and contribute to building a world-class city for everyone by providing excellent public services.

Qualifications

• Needs in-depth knowledge of Planning law and regulatory matters.
• Experience in civil and criminal litigation required.
• Ability to provide complex legal advice essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal services while ensuring alignment with Council's objectives.
• Manage policy development and planning control matters.
• Advise board members and stakeholders on legal matters.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified lawyer, solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced, proactive and confident lawyer who specialising in the areas of litigation (civil and criminal) and regulatory law who can demonstrate they have the ability to deliver at pace, whilst also ensuring the Council’s strategic aims and objectives are met.

As a qualified lawyer, solicitor, barrister or legal executive you will have in-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of Planning law, including involvement in the development of policy and planning control and enforcement matters. You will be able to provide complex legal and procedural advice to board members, elected members, agents and other internal and external stakeholders.

A commercial and pragmatic focus, as well as an awareness of the political and corporate implications of decisions are therefore key to success. Exceptional communication, negotiation, collaboration and problem-solving skills are also required for this role.

You should be a creative thinker that can influence and drive progress and want to play a prominent role in helping the Council deliver its key projects and property targets and aspirations.

This is an opportunity to apply your legal and professional expertise within a leading local authority.

If you feel you meet this criteria and can demonstrate such in your application, have a passion for the work and a commitment to providing excellent customer service and, are motivated by working for an inclusive and diverse organisation that is determined in its ambition to build ‘a world class city for everyone’, ensuring ‘excellent public services are at the heart of everything we do’, then we would love to hear from you

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration and Law Practice

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