Interim Planning Lawyer - North Herts (Local Authority)

Initial 3 month contract, full time

Rate: Negotiable, indicate rate sought

• To effectively carry a mixed case load with sole conduct of matters relating to planning or regulatory matters and a mix of other matters in one or more of the other areas of legal work undertaken by the District Council

• To undertake research to assist the other lawyers in the team to provide advice to the Council in the areas of planning and regulatory law specifically and local government law generally

• Timely response to legal instructions to ensure these meet agreed performance targets

• Being the Council’s lead negotiator on the legal aspects of planning related transactions

• Drafting contracts agreements and deeds relating to all aspects of the Council’s business e.g. planning agreements, enforcement notices, planning performance agreements, traffic orders, instructions to Counsel and reports.

• To provide high level accurate legal advice and guidance to team members, client officers and members in planning and regulatory law matters and other general matters.

• Preparation of Committee reports and attendance at Council Committees/Meetings, including Planning Control Committee, from time to time as directed and required.

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.