£55,497 - £63,045 pro rata (£27,748 - £31,522 per annum)

About Us:
Bi-borough Legal Services is a highly respected in-house shared legal service, supporting Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster City Council, delivering people-centric services for residents in two of the most exciting areas in London. You will handle a varied and exciting caseload.

You will be joining a diverse team of talented and friendly lawyers who are committed to putting local people and local businesses at the heart of town and place shaping and decision-making.

The Role:
Kensington and Chelsea is one of the most liveable areas of London and attracts people from all over the world to live, work and visit.  Part of this attraction comes from the variety of our cultural offerings such as the Notting Hill carnival and the museums and also from our internationally renowned town centres.  Another distinct feature of the Borough is the village-like character of some of our neighbourhoods and the large number of historic buildings, townscapes, squares and public spaces.  Kensington and Chelsea is also home to a multicultural population who are proud of their incredible neighbourhoods and the future promise that these neighbourhoods hold.

Our Bi-borough Legal Services Planning Team’s work is the cornerstone of overseeing all commercial, cultural and residential planning and enforcement within the Borough which includes creating some the UK’s most stimulating property development and regeneration projects, whilst protecting the special characteristics of this unique Borough.

As part of one of the top performing local authority legal planning teams in the UK this is a unique opportunity to facilitate career development and ensure compliance in one of London’s most exciting boroughs.  You will use your knowledge of planning and associated highways laws to provide comprehensive advice in relation to a range of issues and to members at planning committees.  Negotiating legal agreements, flagging up risks and supporting enforcement, you will be central to helping the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea make informed planning decisions.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

About You:
The successful candidate will support and advise two of the most high-profile London Councils and will gain professional exposure to the most exciting cutting-edge work.

You will be joining a small friendly, supportive and skilled team of planning solicitors who are well established and are looking forward to welcoming you.  At Bi-borough Legal Services you can make the most of your talents and thrive as a professional and as an individual.  As a progressive and innovative organisation, we welcome applications from candidates keen on working in a dynamic, kind and agile environment.

You can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

Application process
Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:
The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

 We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Closing date: 22 November 2024
Interview date: W/c 2 December 2024

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