Principal Lawyer – Planning & Regeneration

Harrow Council; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and ambitious legal shared service seeks a Principal Lawyer to lead the Planning & Regeneration Team. This pivotal role offers the chance to handle complex planning and regeneration matters in and around London. The successful candidate will work with a motivated team, focusing on community impact and public service. You will play a key role in developing staff through training programs while ensuring strong client relationships. Join a diverse and supportive environment where your expertise will shape large-scale development schemes and contribute to the vibrant community of Harrow.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in legal planning and regeneration.
• Strong client care skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning & Regeneration Team.
• Advise corporate groups and senior officers at committee meetings.

Skills

Legal Planning

Regeneration Experience

Client Care Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

Overview
Are you a passionate and experienced planning and regeneration senior lawyer seeking a leadership role? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Principal Lawyer to lead our established Planning & Regeneration Team.

HB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious Lexcel-accredited legal shared service working for several client authorities. The post holder will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the development of HBPL, working jointly with our Chief Legal Advisors and other Principal Lawyers within the practice.

About You
This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a key role in large-scale planning, regeneration, and development schemes in and around London and beyond. You will undertake varied, high-quality work with supportive colleagues dedicated to public service and community impact.

The successful candidate will lead and develop the existing motivated team, personally handling complex planning and regeneration matters. You will also support our internal and external training programs and contribute to the professional development and internal progression of staff.

Your duties include advising and supporting corporate groups, senior officers, and elected members at committee meetings, ensuring appropriate attendance, and acting as the senior liaison point for client relationships.

Extensive legal planning and regeneration experience, passion for teamwork, and staff development are essential. Strong client care skills and the ability to build lasting relationships are also required.

If interested in a confidential discussion, please contact Giles Gilbert at 07960017147 or email [e-mail].

The application deadline is Tuesday, 27^th May 2025.

Related Documents For more information, see Role Profile/Selection Criteria.

About Us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough, known for its cultural diversity, vibrant community, and excellent transport links, including proximity to central London and easy access via various rail lines and motorways.

Additional Information
Support for candidates is available at: Harrow.gov.uk. Our behavioural indicators roles are below G11 and above G11. We are committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding, with accessible recruitment practices and stringent child protection policies.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a disability-confident employer. For more details, see our equality statement. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Note: Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close early. Harrow redeployees are prioritized. Personal data may be shared with Cifas for fraud prevention and verification purposes. More info at www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.