Senior Lawyer Planning and Highways - WMF2312e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead on planning and highways work. The successful candidate will possess extensive legal knowledge, particularly in planning appeals and S106 Agreements. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced annual leave, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing for hearings and inquiries.
• Experience dealing with planning appeals.
• Knowledge of S106 Agreements and Highways Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Council’s planning and highways work.
• Advise at Planning Committees.
• Provide advice to officers and elected members.

Skills

Planning and Highways law expertise

Effective communication skills

Problem solving

IT literacy

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Senior Lawyer to lead on the Council’s planning and highways work.

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Planning and Highways Lawyer and have extensive knowledge in:

• Preparing for hearings and inquiries
• Dealing with planning appeals
• Leading on completion of S106 Agreements
• Advising at Planning Committees
• Highways and associated Agreements
• Planning Enforcement

Who we are looking for…

You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.

Other duties will include dealing with a range of matter including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Planning Committees and working groups as required.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 02/11/2025

To apply please note the requirements and proceed with the application process.");