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Principle Solicitor - Planning

Reed
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The client is seeking an ambitious Principal Solicitor with experience in planning, development, and highways.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field.
  • The role involves providing legal advice, advocacy in court, and mentoring junior staff.
  • The position offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000, along with benefits such as a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply with their most up-to-date CV.

Are you an abitious solicitor with experience in planning?

My client is looking for a Principal solicitor to joing their team and manage the team.

Must be experienced in planning, development and highways.

Duties to include but not limited to:

  • Offer Legal advice to clients, Councils' Committees and Directorates.
  • Undertake advocacy in court and tribunals.
  • Business Development and building relationships.
  • Provide training to clients in specialist areas of law.
  • Develop and mentor junior members of staff.

Benefits:

  • Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
  • Flexible working arrangements - flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
  • Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
  • An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
  • A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 26 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please apply with your most up to date CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.