Senior Lawyer, Highways & Planning

Staffordshire County Council; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor, or Barrister for a legal role focused on Highway and Planning matters. Responsibilities include advising on planning applications, negotiating agreements, and managing client files. Candidates should have a strong understanding of public sector law, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. The role offers a supportive work environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of public sector law is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Attention to detail is necessary for managing client files.

Responsibilities

• Advise on planning applications.
• Negotiate agreements.
• Manage client files.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of public sector law

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor, or Barrister for a legal role focused on Highway and Planning matters. Responsibilities include advising on planning applications, negotiating agreements, and managing client files. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of public sector law, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a supportive work environment with flexible working options.

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