Locum Planning Senior Legal Officer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer to join a North West Authority on a locum contract. The role offers flexible remote working and competitive pay between £30 and £40 per hour. Candidates should have local government experience and be prepared to handle legal casework related to Public Rights of Way. Immediate start preferred.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Legal Officer with a focus on Public Rights of Way.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal casework.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Public Rights of Way matters.
• Conduct and manage a caseload of legal documents.
• Liaise with Paralegals and Senior lawyers.

Skills

Local government experience

Legal casework

Public Rights of Way knowledge

Job description

Overview

Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer
Locum Contract 3-6 months +
Full-time or Part-time
Fully Remote working
£30 - £40 per hour umbrella (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting to an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer to join a friendly, supportive North West Authority on a locum contract. This is a locum position, offering flexibility around home-working and working hours.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Officer, with local government experience, to undertake legal casework relating to Public Rights of Way.

Key Duties

• To provide legal advice and have conduct of a caseload of Public Rights of Way matters to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate
• To include reviewing documentation, drafting of statements of reasons, interviewing users, and preparing witness statements and comments on objections
• Liaising with Paralegals and Senior lawyers as required
• Such other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Local Authority in the North West and a great prospect to develop your expertise in a niche area of law. On offer is a flexible working arrangement, a great work-life balance, an interesting workload, and competitive pay between £30 and £40 per hour.

Our client is seeking a Planning and Highways Senior Legal Officer who can start immediately or on short notice. If you believe you have the necessary skills, please apply today to avoid missing out!

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Ciara D\'Arcy in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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