Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Solicitor for the Regulatory and Planning Team in Stratford-on-Avon. This role involves managing complex legal matters, advising local government officials, and leading a team of lawyers. Ideal candidates should have experience in criminal, civil, or planning law, with a commitment to local government work. The position offers flexible working arrangements and extensive benefits, including generous annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Health cash plan scheme

Qualifications

• Track record in criminal, civil, or planning law.
• Experience in regulatory work (licensing, planning enforcement, etc.).
• Management experience in a legal setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex legal work.
• Advise senior officers and councillors on cases.
• Lead and motivate a team of lawyers.

Job description

Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team

50,788 - 53,878 per annum

Stratford-on-Avon

37 hours per week

Flexible/hybrid working available

Sellick Partnership is delighted to partner with Stratford-on-Avon District Council to recruit a permanent Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team. This role forms part of the large joint legal services team which supports both Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in either criminal, civil, or planning law and ideally some management experience. You will be ready to lead and help develop members of your team, alongside managing legal matters that are key to local communities. You will be committed to local government law and making a difference.

It is an exciting time to join an expanding, progressive Legal Team that is friendly and supportive with a strong team ethic.

Key responsibilities of the Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team

will include:

• You will work in a supportive environment, having your own varied caseload of complex legal work, advising senior officers and councillors on high profile cases across both local authorities.
• You will be an integral part of the Legal Team working with the Legal Services Manager and the Team Leaders (Commercial and Property) to shape the direction of the Legal Team.
• You will also lead and motivate an excellent team of lawyers.

Required experience of the Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team

role will include:

• You will have experience of two areas of regulatory work managed by this team (e.g. licensing, planning enforcement, housing, planning law, civil and criminal litigation).
• Local government experience and management experience is desirable but not essential provided you have an interest and commitment to local government work and to managing and developing teams.
• Applications will also be considered from qualified solicitors, barristers and fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives.

The Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team role comes with the following benefits:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexi time scheme available.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to apply for the role:

If you are interested in applying for the role as Principal Solicitor - Regulatory and Planning Team, you can apply within. Alternatively, if you would like to find out more information on the role or organisation, you can contact Kate Jasper at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat.

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