Solicitor

i-Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor to act as the lead planning lawyer for Nottinghamshire County Council. This role involves advising on complex planning-related matters and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a planning solicitor or barrister with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a planning solicitor or barrister.
• Strong understanding of planning law and related legal agreements.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead planning lawyer for Nottinghamshire County Council.
• Advise on planning-related matters and legal agreements for major developments.
• Mentor junior staff, including development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Skills

Planning law expertise

Mentoring

Effective communication

Job description

Solicitor

Location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £23.70 per hour

Job Ref: OR12940

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the lead planning lawyer for Nottinghamshire County Council.
• Advise on all planning-related matters, including complex legal agreements associated with major minerals and waste developments.
• Provide legal advice on select highway matters.
• Mentor junior staff, including the development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience as a planning solicitor or barrister.
• Strong understanding of planning law and related legal agreements.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

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