Assistant Principal Lawyer – Property

Harrow Council; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative legal service is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Principal Lawyer to support clients and lead a Property team. This role offers the chance to engage in large-scale regeneration and development schemes while working alongside dedicated colleagues. You will manage complex property matters, supervise staff, and build strong client relationships. If you are passionate about teamwork and public service, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local communities. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Extensive previous property law experience required.
• Strong client care skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a motivated team in property law matters.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic support.

Skills

Property Law

Client Care Skills

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Law Degree

Legal Practice Course

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Principal Lawyer who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and help lead one of our established Property teams.

HBPL is an innovative and ambitious Lexcel accredited legal service serving several local authority clients, schools and other public bodies in London and the home counties. The post holder will assist with leading and supporting the development of HB Public Law jointly with the principal lawyers, team leaders and other assistant team leaders.

About You

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a key role in large scale regeneration and development schemes, an interesting mix of social, commercial and housing property portfolio work and advice on governance in and around London and beyond, undertaking varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to public service and making a difference in local communities.

The successful candidate will assist in leading and developing the existing highly motivated team, as well as personally undertaking complex property matters. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, receiving and allocating instructions, active supervision of staff to include appraisals, one to one’s and general mentoring, advising and supporting corporate groups, senior officers and elected members in a proactive and politically sensitive manner, supporting the strategic development of HB Public Law and being a senior liaison point for the client relationship role.

The successful candidate will have extensive previous property law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves assisting with the effective management of client relationships, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying please discuss with Louise Middleton on 07927 548804.

The closing date is Tuesday the 27^th of May 2025.

Related Documents

For further information please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria