We understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer remote working with attendance at our Stafford office on flexible patterns and in accordance with business need. We are also happy to consider requests for part-time working. Fixed Term Contract 31 March 2028 Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:

Undertaking routine to moderately complex countryside, public rights of way, access land, highways, commons and village greens matters including enforcement, hearings and inquiries.
Providing support for senior team members in relation to large or complex matters.
Providing general legal advice on public rights of way, access land, highways, commons and village greens related matters including legal research.
Supervising and delegate to other more junior members of the team
Adhering to the Legal Services Unit's LEXCEL quality standards.
Such other duties as may reasonably be required including providing assistance with the drafting of Committee reports.

The successful candidate will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of public rights of way, access land, highways, commons and village greens related matters so previous experience of these specialisms is essential, within either public sector or private practice., The minimum criteria that will be used to shortlist for this role will be:
Sound knowledge of the law relating to countryside, public rights of way, access land, highways, commons and village greens.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
Local authority knowledge preferred but not essential.
Strong I.T. skills

Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.

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