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.

Rate of Pay: £23.12 - £30.38 per hour

Hours per week: 15.00

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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