Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Planning & Regeneration

Essential Employment; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer for a temporary role in Planning & Regeneration. This position involves providing legal advice and representation to local authorities and housing associations, while also mentoring less experienced team members. The role requires attending meetings and court, demonstrating strong public speaking skills, and navigating politically sensitive situations. If you are a dedicated legal professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal advice on planning and regeneration matters.
• Ability to conduct legal files and represent clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal files related to planning and regeneration matters.
• Attend meetings and court sessions outside normal hours as required.

Skills

Legal advice

Representation in court

Research skills

Mentoring

Public speaking

Education

Law degree

Job description

Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Planning & Regeneration needed in Harrow

The rate is £19.96ph PAYE.

This is a temporary role.

The reference number is: 012814.

The successful candidate will support development with Team Leaders and Service Managers. Specifically, this will include:

• To advise and have conduct of legal files including local authorities, housing associations and schools and to provide advice, representation and undertake research as requested in relation to planning and regeneration matters.
• To attend at meetings and court which may take place outside of normal office hours and off site as required.
• To advise officers and members, including in public forums, in a proactive and politically sensitive manner.
• To give guidance, mentor and give training to less experienced team members.
• To deputise for senior lawyers as and when required.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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