Solicitor – Commercial Law Team (Maternity Cover)

1. This is an opportunity to work in the legal team charged with supporting Property, Planning, Highways, Contract and Procurement work. Experience specifically in Planning and advising Planning Committee would be of benefit.
2. The purpose of the role is to maintain a personal awareness of legislative and case law developments which would or could impact upon Council services and provide updates as appropriate.
3. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Planning, Property and Highways work as well as assisting with the team’s wider caseload as required.

Post ID: CDLL 42

Grade: BAND J (SCP35 – SCP39 ) (£43,421- £47,420)

Hours: 37 Per Week

Location: County Hall (Usk)

Closing Date: 30/09/2024 12:00 pm

Temporary: Yes (6 - 12 months)

This is an opportunity to work in the legal team charged with supporting Property, Planning, Highways, Contract and Procurement work. Experience specifically in Planning and advising Planning Committee would be of benefit.

Purpose Of The Role:

The Legal Services team is a mixture of legal professionals responsible for supporting the County of Monmouthshire through the provision of a comprehensive, accurate and effective legal service to the County Council elected to represent the County.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of Planning, Property and Highways work as well as assisting with the team’s wider caseload as required.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to provide appropriate training and guidance to junior colleagues in relation to Planning and Property matters. 

Expectation And Outcomes Of This Role:

• To work within the Commercial Law Team providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing legal documents/correspondence and to lead on a range of transactions and projects including commencing court proceedings if necessary in the following areas of practice: Planning, Property, Housing, Highways, Contract, Procurement, Corporate and Commercial Projects
• To attend Planning Committee as principal legal advisior and work with senior planning officers to assist with more technical planning applications, challenges and enforcement issues
• To work with colleagues in the commercial law team to provide seminars and legal updates to client departments and professional development updates within the legal department.
• To work with the Head of Commercial Law to provide training to trainee solicitors and paralegals within the team.
• To maintain a personal awareness of legislative and case law developments which would or could impact upon Council services and provide updates as appropriate.
• To attend and advise Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Parties as appropriate.