Assistant Solicitor (Planning & Land)

Post Title: Assistant Solicitor (Planning & Land)

Post Ref: FL084 (NCC3682)

Grade: Grade 10

Closing Date: 25 th January 2017

Salary: £36,019-£38,789 pro rata

Post No. FL084 - Assistant Solicitor (Planning & Land)

Applications are invited from qualified Solicitors for the above mentioned post in the Legal Section to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder. 

You will form part of a team providing legal advice particularly in relation to Town and Country Planning and property related matters.

You will be required to draft and negotiate planning obligations, highway agreements and to deal with enforcement notices.

There will be general conveyancing work and legal research.

You may be required to represent the Council at planning hearings and provide legal advice to one or more of the Council's main Committees, Sub Committees and Working Groups.

You must be entitled to hold a Practising Certificate and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Knowledge and experience of local government law and administration,

Town and Country Planning Law, including the conduct of Public Local Inquiries and drafting agreements, orders and statutory notices would be advantageous.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. 

Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

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