- Up to £44,591 per annum
- Grade H £37,568 - £41,591 + £3,000 market supplement per annum
- Permanent
- 37 hours per week
We have ambitious plans to develop One Legal into a legal centre of public sector excellence, which is why our ethos is “To provide clients with exceptional, high-quality legal services, whilst inspiring skilled employees to develop expertise in a supportive, friendly and progressive environment”.
Be a member of our talented team and operates using a large and diverse client base, as a way of advising across sectors including residential, infrastructure, and environmental. More personally, share with the Director and members of One Legal Senior Leadership Team the duty to role model the values of openness, trust, and transparency.
As Lawyer (Planning), your duties will include:
- Handling contentious work in judicial review and statutory challenges
- Advocacy at planning appeals
- Planning committees, planning appeals, judicial reviews, planning policy, planning agreements, planning enforcement, community infrastructure levy issues, planning policy and compulsory purchase
- Handling your own caseload of complex matters
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Supporting junior members of the team with their case loads
- Provision and development of first-rate legal services
To be successful in the role, you will need:
- Significant and detailed experience of planning law and issues in respect to the delivery of affordable housing
- Experience in legal work in/for local government/public sector
This is an excellent opportunity to provide clients with exceptional, high-quality legal services which will enable you to develop your expertise in a supportive, friendly, and progressive environment.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Sarah Farooqi, Head of Law (Litigation and Planning), on 01684 272012 or sarah.farooqi@onelegal.org.uk
Closing Date: Friday, 27 May 2022