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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in South West London, are looking for an experienced Highways & Planning Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Traffic Operations.   

Position: Highways & Planning Lawyer
Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Work arrangement: Hybrid


Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the management of a group of lawyers in identified work areas according to business need, providing leadership, supervision, direction and expert legal advice to the Local Authority
• Identify issues, trends and opportunities that may have an impact in their area of responsibility to enable appropriate action
  to be taken.
• Develop and ensure implementation of operational plans and play a key role in the formulation of strategic longer term plans
  for the area to fit broader functional and strategy.

Job Requirements:

• Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or be in a position to apply for)
  a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.
• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Highways & Planning Lawyer or equivalent.

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 james.rosa@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on                   020 3854 4910

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