Lead Solicitor – Planning, Highways & Licensing

Lead Solicitor – Planning, Highways & Licensing

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a specialist legal team on planning, highways, and licensing decisions.
  • Company: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, a dynamic local authority.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to shape policy.
  • Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative bi-borough service.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant borough while leading high-profile legal matters.
  • Qualifications: Experience in planning, highways, and licensing law with strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea seeks a Principal Lawyer to provide expert legal leadership on planning, highways and licensing decisions that shape our borough. You will lead a specialist legal team and handle high-profile matters with senior officers and elected members, ensuring robust, transparent decisions.

You’ll work across two central London authorities in a bi-borough service, shaping policy and guiding decision-making while fostering technical excellence and professional growth.

Lead Solicitor – Planning, Highways & Licensing employer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where community engagement and consumer protection are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in safeguarding consumers and promoting fair trade within the borough.

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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