Job Description

Salary

G10: 58,252 per annum full time, pro rata for part time plus market allowance of up to 6,344 per annum (discretionary and subject to review)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

Oxford

Package

29 days holiday, local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employer benefits scheme.

Job category/type

Permanent

Date posted

06/06/2025

Job reference

002676



We are looking for an experienced, proactive and confident lawyer who specialising in the areas of litigation (civil and criminal) and regulatory law who can demonstrate they have the ability to deliver at pace, whilst also ensuring the Council's strategic aims and objectives are met.



As a qualified lawyer, solicitor, barrister or legal executive you will have in-depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of Planning law, including involvement in the development of policy and planning control and enforcement matters. You will be able to provide complex legal and procedural advice to board members, elected members, agents and other internal and external stakeholders.



A commercial and pragmatic focus, as well as an awareness of the political and corporate implications of decisions are therefore key to success. Exceptional communication, negotiation, collaboration and problem-solving skills are also required for this role.





You should be a creative thinker that can influence and drive progress and want to play a prominent role in helping the Council deliver its key projects and property targets and aspirations.



This is an opportunity to apply your legal and professional expertise within a leading local authority.




If you feel you meet this criteria and can demonstrate such in your application, have a passion for the work and a commitment to providing excellent customer service and, are motivated by working for an inclusive and diverse organisation that is determined in its ambition to build 'a world class city for everyone', ensuring 'excellent public services are at the heart of everything we do', then we would love to hear from you