Staffordshire County Council
Join a team where your expertise shapes the future of Staffordshire.
Staffordshire Legal Services is one of the largest and most diverse in‑house legal teams in the region, providing high‑quality, high‑impact work across every Council function, the Staffordshire Pension Fund, and a wide range of external clients.
Why Join Us
We genuinely prioritise work–life balance—our staff survey tells us we don’t just say it, we live it. Our benefits include:
* Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave
* Agile, flexible and term‑time working arrangements
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous (29.5%) employer contributions
* Employee discounts, staff parking discounts, and an optional car lease scheme
* Family‑friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave
* A collaborative, supportive team culture where your contribution truly matters
Main Responsibilities
* Advising on a full range of County Planning matters, including planning applications and enforcement
* Negotiating complex planning obligations on behalf of highways and education clients
* Providing expert advice on a broad range of Local Authority statutory planning functions
* Managing a varied and challenging caseload in line with Lexcel standards
* Supervising and supporting colleagues within the team
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights) who brings:
* A strong understanding of Planning Law
* Insight into public sector work (local government experience welcomed but not essential)
* Clear, confident communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
* The capability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
* A collaborative approach, including the ability to delegate effectively
Interview Details
Interviews will take place during week commencing 4 May 2026.
Contact: John Rowe, Principal Lawyer, john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk or Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager, Imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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