Legal Executive (Environment & Property) (Part Time)

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to provide legal advice and representation on planning and highway matters. The successful candidate will draft legal agreements, attend meetings, and support various stakeholders. A professional qualification in law is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are considered.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification to degree level in law or paralegal/Legal Executive.
• Experience in legal advice on planning and highways issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal work for planning and highways matters.
• Advise on highway orders and agreements.
• Attend meetings for legal advice related to planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Communication

Teamwork

Client-focused advice

Education

Professional qualification in law or related field

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity for an ambitious professional with a professional qualification as an admitted Solicitor or Barrister, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or a degree-level qualification in law or related paralegal/Legal Executive qualification. The role supports the Leicestershire County Council as in-house lawyers, providing legal advice and representation on planning and highway matters. The successful applicant will work with developers and other partners to deliver a broad spectrum of planning and highway work. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments and will consider flexible working arrangements where possible. If you would like to discuss flexible options, please contact the person named below.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal work involving planning and highways matters, including drafting and negotiation of planning (s106) agreements, highways infrastructure (s38/278) agreements, unilateral undertakings and associated agreements as necessary.
• Provide legal advice and support related to planning and highways matters, including attendance at internal County Council and external meetings.
• Advise and deal with highway orders and agreements, Rights of Way and Commons Registration matters.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification to degree level in law or paralegal/Legal Executive, or working towards a paralegal/Legal Executive qualification.
• Experience in providing legal advice on planning and highways issues. Confident in conducting complex and fast-moving negotiations on planning and highways agreements (e.g., Section 106, Section 38, Section 278).
• Up-to-date knowledge of Planning and Highways law and the development of land.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to persuade and influence outcomes and to provide timely, client-focused advice.
• Ability to draft precise legal documents and work accurately under pressure with minimal supervision to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Team player with a personable approach; valid driving licence and access to a vehicle. Reasonable adjustments considered for disability.
• Must be able to perform duties with reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and alignment with our values.

Additional Information

Disability Confident employer information and related statements are noted as part of the recruitment process where applicable.