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Regulatory Lawyer - Solicitor
| Posting date: | 22 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,421 to £46,464 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2024 |
| Location: | S40 1LP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Chesterfield Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CBC243086 |
Summary
Reference: CBC243086
Salary details: £43,421 to £46,464 per annum (pay award pending)
Job term: 1x permanent / 1x fixed term for up to 12 months maternity cover
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per a week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Corporate
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced regulatory solicitor/lawyer with a broad range of skills who can make an immediate impact. Utilising your solid foundation of regulatory law experience, you will be a part of a busy team delivering a quality service.
Purpose of the role
Our lawyers are responsible for providing advice on a range of legal areas including planning, licensing, environmental health, and housing.
What you will do:
-provide strategic legal advice and counsel to council officers on a broad range of legal matters, including representation at court, inquiries, public tribunals as well as other regulatory law matters
-develop and implement legal policies and procedures for the council
proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks for the council
-ensure that our decisions are legally robust by identifying legal risks early and working with other teams to ensure that those risks are managed appropriately
-provide advice on internal policies, procedures and processes and ensure legal compliance
-develop strong relationships throughout the organisation, using your legal expertise and knowledge to provide solutions-focused support.
staying up to date on relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the council remains compliant
This is a fabulous opportunity for a practising solicitor, barrister or CILEX fellow lawyer (qualified to work in the UK) who is seeking a wide-ranging and stimulating role within a local government environment.
You will be able to evidence a strong track record of your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Tuck (kelly.tuck@chesterfield.gov.uk) to arrange a call or to apply please see below.
As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including hybrid working, competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme as well as access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Closing date: 11 August 2024
Provisional interview date: 2 September 2024
Salary details: £43,421 to £46,464 per annum (pay award pending)
Job term: 1x permanent / 1x fixed term for up to 12 months maternity cover
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per a week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Corporate
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced regulatory solicitor/lawyer with a broad range of skills who can make an immediate impact. Utilising your solid foundation of regulatory law experience, you will be a part of a busy team delivering a quality service.
Purpose of the role
Our lawyers are responsible for providing advice on a range of legal areas including planning, licensing, environmental health, and housing.
What you will do:
-provide strategic legal advice and counsel to council officers on a broad range of legal matters, including representation at court, inquiries, public tribunals as well as other regulatory law matters
-develop and implement legal policies and procedures for the council
proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks for the council
-ensure that our decisions are legally robust by identifying legal risks early and working with other teams to ensure that those risks are managed appropriately
-provide advice on internal policies, procedures and processes and ensure legal compliance
-develop strong relationships throughout the organisation, using your legal expertise and knowledge to provide solutions-focused support.
staying up to date on relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the council remains compliant
This is a fabulous opportunity for a practising solicitor, barrister or CILEX fellow lawyer (qualified to work in the UK) who is seeking a wide-ranging and stimulating role within a local government environment.
You will be able to evidence a strong track record of your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Tuck (kelly.tuck@chesterfield.gov.uk) to arrange a call or to apply please see below.
As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including hybrid working, competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme as well as access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Closing date: 11 August 2024
Provisional interview date: 2 September 2024
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