At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on highways, planning, and property matters for Kent County Council.
- Company: Kent County Council, a supportive and collaborative legal environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to make a difference.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of local communities through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Experience in highways, planning, or property law is essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Responsible for accomplishing Legal Services departmental objectives by providing legal advice and assistance to the Council including drafting all necessary legal documentation in respect of the relevant Specialism(s). To support the relevant Head of Group / Deputy Head of Law (“HoG”) and Head of Law in the delivery of the Corporate Responsibilities.
Advise on all aspects of work within one or more of the following specialisms:
- Planning including advice relating to planning applications, appeals, enforcement
- Highways including advice relating to highways law, public rights of ways and village greens
- Property including advice relating to various property transactions
- Contracts and Commercial including advice related to works, services, concession and health related services contracts, public procurement and subsidy control
- Litigation including Judicial Reviews, discrimination claims, Human Rights Act claims, money claims, and debt recovery
Draft all necessary documentation required. Continually developing and maintaining specialist knowledge to provide expert advice and guidance to Members, senior managers, Council officers and colleagues. Attend meetings as the Council’s legal advisor and to represent Legal Services at meetings, working groups and external meetings as directed by the HoG; achieving and maintaining good working relationships with external and internal clients, fellow professionals and other team members.
Lawyer in Highways & Planning in Maidstone employer: Otto Associates
Kent County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values professional development and community impact. As a Lawyer in Highways & Planning, you will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and provides opportunities to engage with diverse legal challenges while making a meaningful contribution to local governance in the beautiful county of Kent.
