Description
We are seeking a Lawyer to join our Bi Borough Planning, Licensing and Highways Team, undertaking licensing work for both Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
The successful candidate will provide expert, high-level legal, technical, and procedural advice to Members and Officers in relation to a wide range of licensing cases and associated local government legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising Licensing Sub Committees across both boroughs as a Legal Adviser on a rota basis, attending hearings in person
- Drafting documentation relating to Licensing Sub-Committee meetings and conducting/defending judicial reviews and statutory appeals in relation to licensing and highways matters
- Advising on enforcement matters and expedited reviews
- Undertaking a wide range of routine and complex legal cases, including high-profile, politically sensitive, and financially weighted cases
- Drafting, advising on, and producing key decisions for senior Council members and committees
- Ensuring compliance with procedural and standing order requirements
- Dealing with highways matters, including pavement licence applications and status queries
- Drafting and advising on highway notices and stopping up orders
- Working on Assets of Community Value applications and reviews
- Monitoring changes in the law affecting the Licensing and Highways Team
- Contributing to Legal Services' objective of continuous improvement, innovation, and Lexcel accreditation
The ideal candidate will have experience in some or all of the following:
- Advising on applications under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005
- Advising Members at Licensing Sub Committee hearings
- Drafting high-quality written advice, summaries, and full decisions
- Advising on licensing policy
- Conducting licensing appeals in the Magistrates' Court
Westminster City Council offers a range of benefits, including flexible working patterns and Agile working.
The Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace and encourages applications from a Global Majority background.
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