Joe Smith

Joe Smith is a highly experienced legal professional currently serving as a Senior Legal Officer in Planning Law at East Riding of Yorkshire Council since June 2023. Joe has a rich legal background, having worked as an Associate Solicitor in Commercial Disputes at rradar and as a Senior Information Governance Officer at the same council. Previous legal experience includes training as a solicitor at Gosschalks Solicitors across various areas such as litigation, employment law, and licensing. Joe's notable accomplishments in judo as a Second Degree Black Belt include being a Top 3 Ranked Judo Player in Great Britain from 2003 to 2017, along with numerous medals at the British Judo Championships. Joe holds several degrees, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Bath Spa University and professional qualifications from The University of Law.