Lawyer

Adecco ,
London, Greater London
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £40 per hour

Overview

Job Title: Lawyer Pay Rate: 40-45 GBP per hour Duration: 3 Months to start off with possibility of extension or perm employment Location: Kingston-upon Thames Job Description: The persons appointed to this post will have conduct of a number of highways and planning agreements, some high profile, securing significant benefits for Surrey residents. You will also be required to advise on general highways and planning issues, planning enforcement, local government law, Commons, Village Greens, and have conduct of any related litigation. You will advise Members, particularly Members of the County's Planning and Regulatory Committee. You will deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. The work is fast-paced and key to the delivery of the Council's strategic goals You will clearly demonstrate that you have good experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: 1.Negotiating highways and planning agreements; 2.Providing solutions-focused and enabling advice on a range of planning and highways - related legal matters, and an ability to learn quickly about subjects in which you may not have had any prior experience; 3.Effective team working; 4.Advocacy at the Magistrates' Court 5.Managing competing priorities to achieve client deadlines; and 6.Exemplary client care. A generic job profile is attached. Please note that advocacy will not form part of this role. Hourly rate is £40-45ph Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy