Principal Lawyer - Property, Planning and Regeneration

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government office in East London is seeking a Principal Lawyer for their Property, Planning and Regeneration Team. This role involves managing a team of lawyers and leading on complex property matters. Ideal candidates will have extensive post qualification experience in local government and a UK practising certificate. The role offers a locum contract, with a view to permanent employment in the future.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience working in local government.
• Experience as a Principal Lawyer or Senior Lawyer in the UK.
• Must possess a UK practising certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of lawyers.
• Lead on complex commercial and residential property matters.
• Advise senior officers and provide comments on committee reports.

Skills

Post qualification experience in local government

Team management

Advising on commercial and residential property

UK qualifications and practicing certificate

Job description

Overview

A local authority based in East London is seeking a Principal Lawyer for their Property, Planning and Regeneration Team. This is a locum role; however, the client will be looking to recruit to this role on a permanent basis in due course.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of lawyers
• Leading on complex commercial and residential property matters
• Advising senior offices and providing comments on committee reports

Qualifications and requirements

The role requires candidates to have significant post qualification experience working in local government, alongside working as a Principal Lawyer or Senior Lawyer with UK qualifications. You must have a UK practising certificate. This is a case handling and management role.

Availability

Candidates must be available to start within the next 4 weeks, and you will need to attend the offices 2 days per week.