Principal LawyerPermanent - 37 hours per week (Part time over 4 days a week would be considered)£46,464 - £50,512 per annum plus a Market Forces Supplement of £5000 per annumThis senior role within the legal team will assist the Head of Legal Services and Director of Legal and Governance in the provision of an effective shared legal service to both Malvern Hills District Council and Wychavon District Council.You will lead on all planning matters across the two Councils so will have good working knowledge of relevant planning legislation and guidance. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with relevant experience of dealing with a wide range of complex legal issues and will be able to demonstrate that you are capable of providing prompt and accurate advice. In addition, you will have excellent drafting skills as you will deal with a range of s106 agreements for the two authorities and be responsible for keeping template agreements up to date.You will also manage the Senior Lawyer (Planning) and the Senior Lawyer (Litigation) to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources particularly with regard to planning and litigation matters within the team.Relevant local government experience as well as having experience of dealing with councillors and committees would be an advantage but is not essential. It is however important to have sound judgement and be hard working. Being a team player is vital as you will be expected to assist and advise junior members of the team as well as working closely with a range of officers across several directorates.About you The successful candidate will:work well to deadlines and under pressurebe self motivated and committedhave excellent written and verbal communication skillshave good negotiating skillsbe accurate, systematic and creativedemonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and confidential mattershave a flexible and adaptable approachhave excellent IT skillshave ability to draft and review reports/committee minuteWhat we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Heather Peachey on 01684 862348Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2024Interview date: Monday 8 July 2024Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.
