OR15358 – Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning)

Carrington Blake Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced legal professional to draft agreements and provide advisory services related to planning and highways. The role involves managing a team and attending council committees. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge in legal matters applicable to planning and highways. A generous hourly rate is offered.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and complete various agreements relating to planning and highways matters.
• Advise on all matters relating to planning and highways.
• Lead and manage a team of contract, planning, and property lawyers.
• Contribute as a member of the Legal Services Management Team.
• Conduct member training.
• Attend and advise at planning committee and council committees.
• Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer at high level meetings.
• Progress the council's corporate agenda.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Job description

Overview

Limited/Umbrella: £63.63 per hour
Deadline – 29/10/2025

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters.
• Advise on all matters relating to planning and highways matters.
• Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers.
• Positively contribute as member of the Legal Services Management Team.
• Conduct member training.
• Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary.
• Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings.
• Progress the council's various corporate agenda.
• Undertake any other duties as may be required by the Deputy Director Law & Committee Services.

How to apply

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to [e-mail]