Job vacancy details
Solicitors
| Employer | Royal Borough Of Kensington & Chelsea | Location | Kensington Town Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 36+ |
| Salary | £37,300 - £50,600 incl average PRP | Reference | CS1224/CS1225 |
| Closing Date | 24/07/2009 23:00 PM | ||
The Royal Borough is consistently rated as one of the best performing Councils in the country. We have two excellent opportunities for Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives to join our busy in-house legal team, based in our modern offices close to Kensington High Street. The successful candidates will enjoy excellent staff benefits, including private health cover and a final salary pension scheme. Applicants without a background in local government will be considered if they have other relevant experience.
CIVIL LITIGATION SOLICITOR
For this role we are seeking an enthusiastic person capable of handling complex civil litigation, particularly in relation to local authority housing.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact our Principal Solicitor Bernie Ryan, on 020 7361 2181. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 03 August 2009.
PLANNING SOLICITOR
This varied and interesting role requires a good knowledge of planning and highways law and of the functions of a Local Authority and its Committees. You will need to be able to draft, negotiate and complete s106 agreements and give clear legal advice to Officers and Members at the Council’s Planning Committees. You will also need to be able to manage planning inquiries and appeals and deal with complex highways matters.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact our Senior Solicitor Heidi Titcombe, on 020 7361 2617. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 10 August 2009.
The closing date for both posts is 24 July 2009.
