Senior Compliance Lawyer – Planning & Regulatory

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to join its in-house legal team. You will manage a diverse caseload, particularly in Town & Country Planning and another legal area. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, team collaboration, and a practical approach to legal interpretation. Benefits include 26 days annual holiday, increasing with service, along with access to competitive benefits and health programs.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Access to benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Town & Country Planning.
• Experience in at least one other area: Highways/Traffic, Licensing, Regulatory, Information Governance or Civil Law.
• Ability to research legal points and form decisive opinions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of varied legal matters within the Corporate team.
• Provide supervision to solicitors and other fee earners.
• Conduct the largest and complex cases as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

A local authority in the United Kingdom is looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to join its in-house legal team. You will manage a diverse caseload, particularly in Town & Country Planning and another legal area. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, team collaboration, and a practical approach to legal interpretation. Benefits include 26 days annual holiday, increasing with service, along with access to competitive benefits and health programs.