Senior Planning Lawyer

Senior Planning Lawyer
Southwark
£50 per hour (umbrella)
Full Time Contract ( 3 months)

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Senior Planning Lawyer in Southwark. This is a contract without a scope for extension working full time hours.

The job:

• Responsible for the provision of complex legal advice within a defined area, ensuring that the principles of good governance are met, in accordance with the regulatory framework.
• Make an effective contribution to the development and delivery of corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service
• To provide legal expertise on highly complex issues for the organisation, ensuring that services are commercially focused and business driven
• To participate in determining and setting the direction for the department in business and financial planning
• Establish good governance and implement new methods, forms and procedures in accordance with requirements of the DPA, FOI and Local Government Law generally

The candidate:

• Must hold a current practicing certificate
• Previous experience in a similar role within a local authority is essential
• A thorough and comprehensive practical understanding of local government law and the impact of human rights and equalities legislation
• Comprehensive knowledge in Planning, Regeneration and Highways
• Budget management experience, which demonstrate competency in setting priorities and managing within allocated budgets

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on;