Team Leader - Solicitor/ Lawyer : Planning/ General
Team Leader - Solicitor/ Lawyer : Planning/ General (LAG110)
Band I (SCP 28-32) £34,723 - £38,296 per annum
37 hours per week
Payment of Professional Fee, Flexible Working Arrangements
Stafford Borough and Cannock Chase District Councils have a shared ambition for economic growth, regenerating our communities and ensuring we have an attractive and sustainable environment. The councils have recently agreed to share a senior management team and all services.
The shared legal service provides a comprehensive range of legal services to both councils.
We are seeking a Solicitor / Lawyer with Planning Law Experience who can also provide advice and support in other areas of local government law.
This is a great opportunity to join and line manage a friendly and dedicated team of lawyers involved in a wide variety of legal work. The postholder will provide support across the councils’ functions, but with a particular focus on planning.
The post will be based at Stafford, but the postholder will be expected to travel to our Cannock office as and when needed. The post also has the benefit of a flexible working policy.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Solicitor / Lawyer
- Strong knowledge of planning law
- Good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a constructive attitude
For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
Closing date for completed applications: 19 March 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing 27 March 2023
Please note that interviews may be conducted using video conferencing software Microsoft Teams.