Planning & Highways Lawyer
Legal Services

Planning & Highways Lawyer 
£37,890 to £43,857 plus attractive contributory pension, flexi-time scheme and other benefits
Full Time (Part Time considered)
Town Hall, Stockport with a mix of remote working available if desired

Your role

This is an exciting opportunity to handle an interesting and varied workload and provide advice and support to the Council’s planning and highways officers, to Councillors and the public.   You will be asked to attend Court to represent the Council on prosecutions, to assist on Planning Inquiries and Judicial Reviews, to draft summonses, legal orders, instructions to Counsel, Agreements and enforcement notices and generally represent the interests of a local authority client.  


You will work with and support the Head of the Planning & Highways Team in the delivery of the above services and the development of the team, including trainee solicitors and paralegals.   

About you

You are a qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with at least 18 months to 2 years post qualification experience.  You will bring plenty of in depth knowledge of the whole spectrum of Planning and Highways law and practice.  Ideally, you will have experience of local government law and procedures, but this is not essential. Your relevant experience in these areas will enable you to advise and communicate with in-house clients, external partners and colleagues. You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills, which will enable you to carry a substantial workload. 

Flexible and innovative in your approach, you will help us to positively develop new areas of practice.

You will be able to work on your own initiative with a minimum of supervision and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Demonstrating your exceptional communication skills and pragmatism, you will give practical, clear and accurate legal advice to Councillors and to a range of Council officers, including the Chief Executive, Directors and Heads of Service.

About us

Stockport Council is involved in a number of exciting developments and investments which will have a direct and positive impact on our communities.  This includes a radical transformation through the Investing in Growth programme, which will see £900 million dedicated to regeneration of the Town Centre and dynamic growth and consequently requires support from our Planning and Highways team.

Ambitious legal practitioners will be encouraged to develop their skills and broaden their experience under the guidance of our talented senior legal team.  In addition, Stockport Council offers a range of excellent employee benefits including the promotion of flexible working opportunities. 

We pride ourselves on our supportive, friendly and flexible culture putting your wellbeing at the centre of your personal development.  

Closing date: 30th May 2021

Should you wish to discuss the role further please contact Vicki Bates at vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk



Stockport Council – Valuing Diversity
Location
Stockport Town Hall
Vacancy Description
 
Planning & Highways Lawyer 
£37,890 to £43,857 plus attractive contributory pension, flexi-time scheme and other benefits
Full Time (Part Time considered)
Town Hall, Stockport with a mix of remote working available if desired

Your role

This is an exciting opportunity to handle an interesting and varied workload and provide advice and support to the Council’s planning and highways officers, to Councillors and the public.   You will be asked to attend Court to represent the Council on prosecutions, to assist on Planning Inquiries and Judicial Reviews, to draft summonses, legal orders, instructions to Counsel, Agreements and enforcement notices and generally represent the interests of a local authority client.  


You will work with and support the Head of the Planning & Highways Team in the delivery of the above services and the development of the team, including trainee solicitors and paralegals.   

About you

You are a qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with at least 18 months to 2 years post qualification experience.  You will bring plenty of in depth knowledge of the whole spectrum of Planning and Highways law and practice.  Ideally, you will have experience of local government law and procedures, but this is not essential. Your relevant experience in these areas will enable you to advise and communicate with in-house clients, external partners and colleagues. You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills, which will enable you to carry a substantial workload. 

Flexible and innovative in your approach, you will help us to positively develop new areas of practice.

You will be able to work on your own initiative with a minimum of supervision and mentor less experienced colleagues.

Demonstrating your exceptional communication skills and pragmatism, you will give practical, clear and accurate legal advice to Councillors and to a range of Council officers, including the Chief Executive, Directors and Heads of Service.

About us

Stockport Council is involved in a number of exciting developments and investments which will have a direct and positive impact on our communities.  This includes a radical transformation through the Investing in Growth programme, which will see £900 million dedicated to regeneration of the Town Centre and dynamic growth and consequently requires support from our Planning and Highways team.

Ambitious legal practitioners will be encouraged to develop their skills and broaden their experience under the guidance of our talented senior legal team.  In addition, Stockport Council offers a range of excellent employee benefits including the promotion of flexible working opportunities. 

We pride ourselves on our supportive, friendly and flexible culture putting your wellbeing at the centre of your personal development.  

Closing date: 30th May 2021

Should you wish to discuss the role further please contact Vicki Bates at vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk



Stockport Council – Valuing Diversity