Assistant Principal Lawyer - Planning & Regeneration

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal Lawyer for a three-month term. The successful candidate will support the Principal Lawyer in advising on planning and regeneration matters, assist with complex projects, and liaise with clients. Previous management experience and a current practising certificate are essential. This role offers the opportunity to impact high-profile discussions at council meetings and requires readiness to start on short notice.

Qualifications

• Must have previous management experience and the ability to start on short notice.
• Experience with local government is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on matters in all areas of planning and regeneration.
• Assist with complex corporate projects.
• Advise on high-profile matters, including council meetings.
• Act as senior liaison points for clients.
• Deputise in the Principal Lawyer's absence.

Skills

Management experience

Advising on planning and regeneration

Liaison with clients

Advising elected members

Education

Current practising certificate

Job description

A local authority shared service is seeking an Assistant Principal Lawyer- Planning & Regeneration Lawyer for an initial period of three months.

The successful Lawyer will support the Principal Lawyer and will assist with the following:

• Advise on matters arising in all areas of planning and regeneration,
• Assist with complex corporate projects,
• Advise on high profile matters, including advising elected members at council meetings,
• Act as senior liaison points for clients,
• Advise on regeneration projects, and
• Deputise in the Principal Lawyers absence.

It is essential you have previous management experience and can start on short notice. We are only able to consider candidates with a current practising certificate. Previous local government experience is highly advantageous.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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