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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Hackney. Are looking for a Planning Lawyer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Planning Lawyer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until January 2027 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Hackney
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
DBS Required: TBC
Rate of Pay: £45 - £55 p/h umbrella

Purpose:
To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• To draft complex reports and legal documentation
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Planning Lawyer role or equivalent.
• Qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and
  Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
• Experience of undertaking a caseload of both routine and non-routine legal matters

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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