Are you a qualified Lawyer seeking a better work-life balance? Oxford City Council is on the lookout for an experienced, proactive and confident who can demonstrate they have the ability to deliver at pace, whilst also ensuring the Council’s strategic aims and objectives are met.

As a qualified lawyer, solicitor, barrister you will have in-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of Planning law, including involvement in the development of policy and planning control and enforcement matters. You will be able to provide complex legal and procedural advice to board members, elected members, agents and other internal and external stakeholders.

 A commercial and pragmatic focus, as well as an awareness of the political and corporate implications of decisions are therefore key to success. Exceptional communication, negotiation, collaboration and problem-solving skills are also required for this role. You should be a creative thinker that can influence and drive progress and want to play a prominent role in helping the Council deliver its key projects and property targets and aspirations. This is an opportunity to apply your legal and professional expertise within a leading local authority. 

If you feel you meet this criteria and can demonstrate such in your application, have a passion for the work and a commitment to providing excellent customer service and, are motivated by working for an inclusive and diverse organisation that is determined in its ambition to build ‘a world class city for everyone’, ensuring ‘excellent public services are at the heart of everything we do’, then we would love to hear from you.

We offer flexibility in working hours, working part- time allowing you flexibility to suit your needs. All that we ask is that you work the same days and time each week.  

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alison Daly on 01865 252832 or email adaly@oxford.gov.uk.

Closing date: 4 March 2025

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