Senior Legal Officer

Senior Legal Officer

• Location: Doncaster
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £45-£50 per hour

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to provide legal support and guidance in Town Planning. The successful candidate will be a qualified legal professional who can deliver high-quality advice and support.

Day to Day of the role:

• Provide support and advice in Town and Country Planning, Highway Law, and Compulsory Purchase.
• Provide legal advice in written or oral form, including drafting documentation and conducting proceedings.
• Represent Head of Service, Principal Legal Officers, and other Senior Legal Officers as needed.
• Prepare and present training programmes to ensure up-to-date legal knowledge.
• Conduct all work in accordance with internal policies and procedures, utilising case management and time recording systems effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Planning Law.
• Proven experience in advocacy.
• High standard of drafting, negotiating, presentation, communication, and personal organisation skills.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework within Local Government and issues relevant to service responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in working with partners to achieve common goals.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter.