At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on planning and transport matters while working flexibly across various legal areas.
- Company: Join the Planning and Transport Legal Team at Bristol City Council.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexi-working, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local governance while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning or highways law, able to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 42839 - 46142 £ per year.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Officer to join the Planning and Transport Legal Team at Bristol City Council.
Responsibilities
- Providing robust, effective and timely legal advice and assistance on planning and transport matters, including:
- Planning enforcement notices
- Tree Preservation Orders
- Highways agreements
- Public Path Orders / Definitive Map Modification Orders
- S106 Unilateral Undertakings
Although the post holder will specialise in planning and highways law, they will be required to work flexibly and, with appropriate training, work across several areas of law.
Qualifications
- Experience and knowledge of planning and/or highways law, able to work predominantly without supervision, and previous work in either a local authority or private practice environment.
Benefits
- Flexi‑working and flexitime
- Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Supportive work environment
EEO Statement
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments will be made. We value a diverse workforce and appointments are made on merit.
Senior Legal Officer in Bristol employer: Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With benefits such as flexi-working, generous annual leave, and membership in the Local Government Pension scheme, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to meaningful projects in the heart of Bristol. The Council values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to thrive in their careers.
