Job Description
Lawyer with Planning expertise sought for a Lexcel Accredited, award-winning; Law Firm based Bedfordshire on a permanent basis.The option to work from their Cambridgeshire or Northamptonshire Offices; along with Hybrid working and an impressive Benefits Package including 22% Pension Contributions, generous holiday allowances, and discounted shopping vouchers and condensed working arrangements, along with a structured Career progression path
Reporting to the Principal Planning Lawyer, the successful candidate will utilise their knowledge of planning and development to hit the ground running, managing a complex caseload with minimal supervision. Advising both public sector clients and not for profits, you will maintain the Firms excellence in client care.
Responsibilities
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* Planning guidance
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* Advising on multi-agency projects
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* Large scale developments
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* Highways
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* Conducting negotiations with third parties
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* Compulsory purchase
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* Planning consents
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* Enforcements
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* Building and maintaining client relationships
The Candidate
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* Solicitors, Legal Executives and Barristers with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE
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* Experience in planning and/or highways law is essential for this role
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* Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills
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* Highly organised with the ability to meet and exceed tight deadlines
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* Demonstrate a strong work ethic
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* IT literate with expertise using Microsoft Office
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* Knowledge and/or experience within local authority is highly advantageous
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* Is personable, self-motivated and client-focused
The Firm
Our client is a highly regarded Law Firm specialising in the public sector. It is one of the first of its kind to be established in the UK serving over one hundred organisations across the public sectors including local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, foundation trusts, charities, and fire services. This is a forward thinking and award-winning law firm who meet the highest management and customer care standards.
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