External Vacancy - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Browne Jacobson

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EXTERNAL VACANCY
Planning Lawyer
North East Derbyshire District Council
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Vacancy type

Lawyer

Level

Business area

Insurance & public risk

Duration

Permanent

Hours

Full time or part time considered

Location

Nottingham, Birmingham

Reference number

HM240323

Job title

EXTERNAL VACANCY
Planning Lawyer
North East Derbyshire District Council

Team

North East Derbyshire District Council
Legal Services

Vacancy owner

Helen McPake

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE - YOU WILL BE EMPLOYED DIRECTLY BY NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL (NEDDC) AND NOT BROWNE JACOBSON - WE ARE HELPING NEDDC WITH THEIR LEGAL RECRUITMENT. PLEASE ONLY APPLY USING THE NEDDC CAREERS WEBSITE AS APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PASSED ON.

NEDDC are recruiting for an experienced Planning Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister - or someone who is nearing qualification and has a keen interest in Planning Law - to join their team.

The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic lawyer with excellent communication skills to join our small but perfectly formed legal team.

Whether you are newly qualified, returning to work after a break, or looking to do something different, you should have a sound understanding of public law, reliable legal judgment and a good appreciation of legal risk.

Whilst Local Authority experience is desirable, we welcome applicants who have relevant skills and experience obtained through the private or public sector.

Providing legal advice to the Council as a Planning and Commercial specialist, the work will cover a wide range of matters from planning advice and s106 agreements to working on projects and contracts.

As part of the in-house team, you will have the opportunity to help to shape the future for NEDDC.

You will also have an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience by supporting the Legal Services Manager with enforcement work to develop your skills and experience.

About you

We are looking for fresh thinking and enthusiastic individuals who have a team player approach and are passionate about providing a high-quality legal service.

You may be qualified as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive (Fellow) or newly qualified, and whether you are experienced in these areas, or seeking to move to an alternative legal specialism, we are keen to hear from you

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification on the NEDDC website (North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies).

Why work for North East Derbyshire District Council?
The Council operates a flexible working policy and hybrid working.

NEDDC is a great place to work.

If you are keen to make a difference to people's lives, develop your skills and experience and become part of a talented and dedicated workforce, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/ life balance initiatives.

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at:

ne-NEDDC is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community, whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

As an organisation we embrace innovation, creativity, new ideas and new ways of working to ensure our Council reaches a sustainable position.

NEDDC is set within North Derbyshire and has easy access to some of Derbyshire's key assets such as the largest market town, stately homes, as well as the Peak District National Park.

With a ONE TEAM approach, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Council and with partner agencies to support the Council's Planning ambitions and functions.

How to apply

Applications close Midnight, Monday 10th
April 2023.

For further information

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

Closing date