Planning Lawyer

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London Borough of Islington Salary: 52,920 - 62,634 per year Employment:
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The Role Job Overview Following a recent reorganisation, an exciting opportunity has arisen within Legal Services for a dedicated, enthusiastic Planning Lawyer to join the team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for public service, this could be your next career step.

Main duties of the jobThe primary function of the post will be to work collaboratively with colleagues across services dealing with planning and highways projects.

We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX to join our high-performing in-house team as a Planning Lawyer, specialising in planning and highways law and related legislation and experience of advising planning committees. You will have to be highly motivated and a team player.

Working for our organisation

You will be working within the planning team within the legal services department responsible for dealing with both contentious and non-contentious planning and highways matters including section 106 agreements, planning appeals and judicial reviews.

The post has a number of key duties but also involves responding to a rapidly changing environment. You must be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

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Laura Avery, Principal Planning Lawyer Email: [email protected]Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government serviceA range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential

Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum

Excellent local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships

Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note:

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

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