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. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) 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 click the Apply Now link below.