Planning Solicitor
- Employer
- Park Avenue Recruitment
- Location
- Dorset
- Salary
- £40+ per hour. Negotiable
- Closing date
- 7 Sep 2018
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- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Architecture, Brownfield Development, Community Development, Community Safety, Community/Neighbourhood Renewal, Conservation/Environment, Development Control, Economic Development/Funding, Education, Enforcement, Engineering, GIS/Mapping, Housing, Information Communication Technology, Inward Investment, Legal, Leisure/Tourism, Minerals/Waste, Olympic Delivery, Other, Partnerships, Planning, Policy and Strategy, Property Development, Regeneration, Research, Social Enterprise, Social Inclusion/Exclusion, Surveying, Town Centres, Transport, Urban Design, Youth Work
- Function
- Assistant, Officer, Coordinator, Team Leader, Manager, Director, Consultant, Chief Executive, Managing Director, Chairman, Board member, Trainee, Lecturer, Partner, Graduate, Head of Department, Planner
- Sector
- Central Government, Charity / Not for Profit, Community Group, Consultancy, Education, Government Agency/Quango, Housing, Law firms, Property, Local Authority, Non-Government Agencies, Other Private sector, Other Public sector, Partnership, Regional Development Agencies, Social Enterprise, Urban Regeneration Company
Job Details
I am working with a Local Authority based in Dorset who are looking for an experienced Planning Solicitor. The contract is an initial 7 month contract, with an opportunity to be extended.
The job role is to provide legal advice to the Councils and their officers on regulatory related issues (including planning, licensing, environmental health, housing, debt recovery) and such other matters as may from time to time be required.
Key responsibilities
- To deal with regulatory related issues (including as appropriate litigation, RIPA, DPA and FOI issues) on behalf of the Councils
- Drafting and approval of associated documentation
- Attending committees and other meetings as necessary
- Representing the Councils at Court or otherwise where required
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders of the partner Councils
Skills:
- A qualified solicitor (holding a practising certificate), or a barrister, or a legal executive with rights of audience
- Extensive knowledge of law, relating to planning, environmental health and homelessness
- Familiarity with IT systems including time management systems
- Recent advocacy experience in the magistrates court and county court
- Recent civil and criminal litigation experience
The rate is to be negotiated and dependant on the experience of the solicitor appointed.
The Local Authority are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to contact Amy on 02037954828, amy@park-avenue.co.uk and she can give you more information.
I have experience working with local authorities within the South West of England, should you be looking for other positions in this region please get in touch so we can discuss further!
Company
Park Avenue Recruitment specializes specifically and solely in helping Town Planning professionals secure their next career move.
We are working with public and private sector clients nationwide, and are keen to share our extensive network and established relationships with you, to provide a tailored, consultative and honest service.
As well as this, we are comprised of experienced and established consultants, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you are placing your reputation, and job search, in safe hands.
Park Avenue focuses on recruiting for positions from Graduate to Director level on an interim and permanent basis in the following planning-based disciplines:
Development Management
Planning Policy
Planning Enforcement
Building Control
Urban Design
Conservation & Historical Buildings
S106/CIL
Economic Development
Interim Management
Whether you are considering a change, want to find a planning consultant to fit your needs, or simply want to have a chat, we are always happy to hear from you.
Amy Holt - Planning Team Manager – 020 3795 4828
amy@park-avenue.co.uk
Liam South - South East England Specialist - 020 3795 4828
liam@park-avenue.co.uk
Billy Hiron - Midlands and the North Specialist - 020 3795 4828
billy@park-avenue.co.uk
Natasha Marriott - East England Specialist - 020 3795 4828
natasha@park-avenue.co.uk
Shannon O'Sullivan - South West England Specialist - 020 3795 4828
shannon@park-avenue.co.uk
- Website
- http://www.park-avenue.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 3795 4828
- Location
-
Finsgate
57 Cranwood Street
London
London
EC1V 9EE
United Kingdom
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