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Principal Solicitor (Licensing and Compliance)
Location: Civic Centre, Windmill Hill Street, ML1 1AB
Salary: £53,928 - £59,075 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
NLC14 £53,928 - £59,075
We have a shared ambition for inclusive growth and prosperity for all, where North Lanarkshire is the place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit.
We are looking for a Principal Solicitor (Licensing and Compliance) to lead and manage the provision of high-quality legal support on licensing, compliance and regulatory matters. In this key role, the successful candidate will:
- Provide expert legal advice on licensing and compliance matters.
- Support decision making processes and protect the Council from legal challenges.
- Lead and develop a team of legal professionals.
- Contribute to policy development and ensure statutory duties are discharged effectively.
Candidates will be a qualified solicitor with a current unrestricted practising certificate and will have strong leadership and management skills, recent experience in licensing and compliance law, excellent communication, advocacy and negotiation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The role forms part of the Litigation section which provides legal advice and support to officers of the Council, all Committees and associated organisations in the performance of their functions and service delivery. As part of the Legal and Democratic Service management team, you will be involved in areas of the Council’s business, helping to deliver the service plan and manage service-level risks.
For an informal discussion about the above post, please contact:
Rachel Blair
Legal Manager (Democratic and Resources)
This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
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