Job Description
Allen Lane is supporting a Local Authority in their recruitment for a Principal Planning and Highways Solicitor.
* A demonstrated understanding of the local government legal framework, including the relevant practice and policy issues in relation to a range of planning and highways-related law.
* Knowledge of and ability to apply and interpret law relating to the relevant service area.
* Experience in advising on large-scale property development projects is desirable.
* At least two years post-qualification experience, preferably gained in a Local Authority setting.
* Knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and operation of Local Government.
* Experience in planning and delivering legal briefings/training courses.
* A demonstrated record of managing high volume planning and highways transactions quickly, accurately and efficiently.
* Experience and ability to provide advice on governance and constitutional matters.
* Experience of leading, managing or supervising a team of experienced professionals successfully.
* Ability to develop client relationships and identify areas for expansion of work.
* Ability to conduct legal research, interpret legislation and summarise the key points of case law.
* Demonstrated success at managing a team’s workload, including attracting and developing new clients/areas/pieces of work.
* Thorough knowledge of relevant court and appeal procedures.
* Knowledge of and ability to apply other areas of law, such as contract/commercial and litigation.
* Advocacy Skills, Experience and through knowledge of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
Qualifications:
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales / member of the Bar who has completed pupillage / qualified Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or Chartered Legal Executive.