Senior Planning Lawyer

LB Haringey

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable, umbrella

36 hours per week

1. Manage a full and varied caseload of legal matters with an emphasis on Planning and Regeneration issues, including giving legal advice to colleagues within the Council and its partners on the law and practice to enable the Council to discharge its functions legally and effectively.
2. To deliver complex specialist advice on legal matters with minimum supervision.
3. To evaluate and advise on all aspects of legal matters in a variety of forums.
4. To represent the Council in applications before an Inquiry the Magistrates Court, County Court and High Court and instructing Counsel as required.
5. To advise elected Members where appropriate, and attending the Executive, Committees and Sub-Committees and providing reports as required.
6. To provide advice and support to the Council’s partners and stakeholders.
7. To conduct all work in accordance with practice management standards laid down by the Law Society (Lexcel) and all other departmental and corporate performance standards in order to maintain standards of excellence.
8. To contribute to the development of the Legal Service through identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting, motivating and coaching colleagues within the team / Legal Service.
9. To contribute to the Legal Service Business Planning process
10. To contribute to the work of Legal Services by providing legal advice and assistance as 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.