Planning, Property and Development Principal Lawyer

South Tyneside Council; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority is seeking a qualified Principal Lawyer in South Shields to support property and planning projects. The role involves working with a dedicated team on high-value regeneration initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in non-contentious property law or planning, with a pragmatic approach to their work. This hybrid role requires monthly attendance at Planning Committee meetings.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in either property or planning law.
• Strong interest in developing knowledge in the opposite area.
• Ability to support major regeneration initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a mix of property and planning work.
• Play a central role in high profile regeneration projects.
• Attend Planning Committee meetings monthly.

Skills

Experience in non-contentious property transactions

Knowledge of planning law and procedure

Pragmatic approach to regeneration initiatives

Job description

Planning, Property and Development Principal Lawyer

Location: Town Hall, South Shields / Hybrid; Salary: £57,869 per annum.

Overview

South Tyneside Council is seeking a qualified lawyer to undertake a mix of property and planning work. Working with a small but skilled and dedicated team this is an opportunity to play a central role in a variety of high profile and high value regeneration projects, and contribute to the work being done to achieve the Council’s Ambitions.

Responsibilities

Experience of non-contentious property transactions and/or planning law and procedure is required. The role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in either of those areas, with an interest in developing knowledge in the other. For someone with a pragmatic approach to supporting major regeneration initiatives, this is an opportunity which should be considered.

Work arrangements

The role can be undertaken on a hybrid basis, but attendance at meetings of Planning Committee which take place once a month would be required.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact John Rumney, Corporate Lead – Legal and Governance on [phone].

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere.

Visa sponsorship

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Application instructions

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Closing date

Closing date: Noon, Friday 12 December 2025.