Senior Lawyer - Planning

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Senior Lawyer - Planning , on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.,

• To assist with the co-ordination of the day to day activities within the team ensuring all matters allocated are given the appropriate prioritisation and covering for others when required.
• To assist the Principal Lawyer Planning in the overall operation and development of the team and training for other officers of the Council and Members.
• To prepare timely legal comments for committee and other papers relevant to the work of the team and provide research and guidance as required.
• To provide innovative solutions, as necessary, to deal with complex issues of policy and strategy arising in connection with the work undertaken by the team.
• To assist in the management of the effective use of human, financial and other resources in the team by operating within appropriate financial, management, quality and administrative systems to facilitate the efficient and cost effective operation of the Section.
  
  Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX.
• Significant and demonstrable PQ experience in the relevant practice area.
• High level of advocacy skills.
• Demonstrable experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
• Broad experience of advice and interpretation of legal issues in relation to job description.
• Must demonstrate high levels of analytical, verbal and numeric reasoning skills.