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- Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of planning, highways, and local government matters (contentious and non-contentious).
- Draft and negotiate Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings, highways agreements, and other related documentation.
- Attend Planning Committee meetings, offering legal guidance and representation as required.
- Advise on the legal implications of decisions, including reviewing and drafting reports.
- Manage contentious planning matters, such as planning appeals and judicial reviews.
- Attend project meetings for major developments, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Instruct and brief Counsel and manage external legal providers where appropriate.
- Keep abreast of legal developments and provide training or updates to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Ensure effective use of case management systems and adherence to practice management standards.
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England & Wales).
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant areas of law.
- Strong working knowledge of planning law, highways law, road traffic regulations, and local government law.
- Proven experience in:
- Drafting and negotiating planning and highways agreements.
- Advising on planning and related legal issues.
- Handling contentious matters, including appeals and judicial reviews.
