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Job details Job reference REQ11372 Date posted 05/07/2023 Application closing date 12/07/2023 Location Civic Office Salary Grade 10, \xc2\xa342,476 - \xc2\xa346,431 (pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Legal Services Attachments

Senior Legal Officer - Planning Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU

Salary details: Grade 10, \xc2\xa342,476 - \xc2\xa346,431 (pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time - 37 Hours per week

Closing date: 12th July 2023

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

Building on an already experienced team, we are looking to appoint a motivated Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX to our team. The successful candidate is required to provide quality legal support to the Council with a varied and interesting caseload of planning matters including attending Planning Committee and Planning Inquiries. The work will also involve dealing the drafting of section 106 Agreements of varying complexity and enforcement notices, Judicial Review and highways matters.

You must have good technical knowledge and an interest in the relevant area of law. However good legal skills and the right attitude are as important as experience.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to obtain high quality planning law experience working for a key public sector organisation.

For further information please contact Neil Concannon on (01302) 734023 or by email at .

Shortlisting \xe2\x80\x93 week commencing 10th July 2023

Interview date to be confirmed.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our

page to find out more.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

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