Role Responsibility
KCC's in-house legal team is an innovative and ambitious legal service that has recently expanded. We are seeking enthusiastic lawyers committed to supporting our clients to join our Planning & Highways Team. We are a friendly and dedicated team, investing in staff through training and development, offering interesting and varied work across planning, highways, and related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to undertake high-quality, varied work with like-minded and supportive colleagues dedicated to public service and making a difference in local communities.
The successful candidate(s) will manage a caseload of planning and/or highways matters, which may include drafting s106 agreements and unilateral undertakings, s38 and s278 agreements, dealing with land-related matters for highway improvements (including licenses and easements), advising on planning appeals, enforcement, traffic regulation, stopping up orders, public rights of way, and village greens. They will provide prompt, clear, and accurate advice and commission external advice when appropriate to support the Council's services and priorities.
Applicants should have previous experience in planning or highways law and be passionate about teamwork. Candidates with experience in related legal disciplines such as property/land law or local government law, who wish to develop into new areas, will also be considered. Good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships are essential.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or remote work and agile hours, are available.
Benefits include a generous annual leave allowance starting at 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles), an Employee Assistance Programme, and staff discounts for goods at major brands and retailers.
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