Senior Lawyer – Planning & Highways

Role Responsibility

KCC's in-house legal team is an innovative and ambitious legal service which has recently expanded, and we are looking for enthusiastic lawyers, who are committed to supporting our clients, to join our Planning & Highways Team. We are a friendly and dedicated team, investing in staff through training and development and offering interesting and varied work across a full range of planning, highways and related disciplines.

About the positions

This is an exceptional opportunity to undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to public service and making a difference to local communities.

The successful candidate(s) will undertake a caseload of planning and /or highways matters which may include drafting s106 agreements and unilateral undertakings, s38 and s278 agreements, dealing with land related matters for highways improvements works (including licences and easements required to facilitate highways works), advising on a range of planning and highways matters including planning appeals, enforcement, traffic regulation, stopping up orders, public rights of way and village greens, providing prompt, clear and accurate advice. You will also commission external advice where appropriate to assist in the delivery of the Council's services and priorities.

The successful candidate(s) will have previous experience in either planning or highways law and will be passionate about teamwork. Good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid or remote working and agile hours.
• Generous annual leave allowance – starting at 29 days (pro-rate for part time positions)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts for goods at major brands and retailers

Contact Details

For a confidential discussion about the opportunities, please contact Sarah Bonser on 0300 042 3419 or by email to sarah.bonser2@kent.gov.uk

Package Description

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.