In‑House Compliance Lawyer – Planning & Governance

NW Legal Consortium; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government legal team in Warrington is looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to join their in-house legal team. You will focus on a diverse caseload, including Town & Country Planning and other areas, while demonstrating strong analytical and interpersonal skills. As part of your role, you will provide supervision to solicitors and have responsibility for complex cases. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday (raising to 31 after 5 years)

Access to competitive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Town & Country Planning and one other area.
• Ability to interpret legislation in a practical manner.
• Experience in providing supervision to solicitors and fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of legal matters across various Council teams.
• Research legal points and provide decisive professional opinions.
• Deputise for the Legal Services Manager as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accurate drafting

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Legal research

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A local government legal team in Warrington is looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to join their in-house legal team. You will focus on a diverse caseload, including Town & Country Planning and other areas, while demonstrating strong analytical and interpersonal skills. As part of your role, you will provide supervision to solicitors and have responsibility for complex cases. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.