PART TIME Planning Lawyer

London Borough of Tower Hamlets (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, umbrella

15 hours per week

1. To act as a senior lawyer in a team of Lawyers primarily responsible for legal matters arising from the Council’s planning functions and to carry a varied, extensive and complex caseload, as required, dealing professionally, confidentially and sensitively with work arising within the Team to ensure the provision of a comprehensive quality legal service to the Council
2. To assist with the co-ordination of the day to day activities within the team ensuring all matters allocated are given the appropriate prioritisation and covering for others when required
3. To assist the Principal Lawyer Planning in the overall operation and development of the team and training for other officers of the Council and Members.
4. To prepare timely legal comments for committee and other papers relevant to the work of the team and provide research and guidance as required
5. To provide innovative solutions, as necessary, to deal with complex issues of policy and strategy arising in connection with the work undertaken by the team

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.