Planning and Regulatory Team Leader

Planning and Regulatory Lawyer
£50,788 - £53,878 per annum
Stratford-on-Avon
37 hours per week
Flexible/hybrid working available

About the Planning and Regulatory Team Leader role:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to have partnered with Stratford-on-Avon District Council on a permanent recruitment campaign to recruit a Planning and Regulatory Team Leader. The ideal candidate will join their friendly, supportive and dynamic Legal team supporting Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils.

It is an exciting time to join an expanding, progressive Legal Team that is friendly and supportive with a strong team ethic. The Legal Service supports two ambitious local authorities involved in a range of exciting projects.

Key responsibilities of the Planning and Regulatory Team Leader will include:

• You will work in a supportive environment, having your own varied caseload of complex legal work, advising senior officers and councillors on high profile cases across both local authorities.
• You will be an integral part of the Legal Team working with the Legal Services Manager and the Team Leaders (Commercial and Property) to shape the direction of the Legal Team.
• You will also lead and motivate an excellent team of lawyers.

Required experience of the Planning and Regulatory Team Leader role will include:

• You will have experience of planning and at least one other area of regulatory work (e.g. licensing, housing, civil and criminal litigation).
• Local government experience and management experience is desirable but not essential provided you have an interest and commitment to local government work and to managing and developing teams.
• Applications will also be considered from qualified solicitors, barristers and fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives.

The Planning and Regulatory Team Leader role comes with the following benefits:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexi time scheme available.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to apply for the Planning and Regulatory Team Leader role:

If you are interested in applying for the Planning and Regulatory Team Leader role, you can apply within. Alternatively, if you are wanting to find out more information on the role or organisation, you can contact Natalie Ferguson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat.

Please note: the closing date for applications is 26^th February 2025.

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