Senior Lawyer - Planning & Procurement

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading public service organization as a Senior Lawyer specializing in Planning and Procurement. This role will involve engaging in significant legal matters that shape the borough's future, whilst providing high-level advice and managing a team of legal professionals. Ideal candidates will have a robust experience in planning law and a proactive approach in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and highways law.
• Strong track record of advising senior stakeholders.
• Managing complex legal matters and teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex caseload of planning and highways matters.
• Providing high-level legal advice to Elected Members and senior officers.
• Supervising and developing a team of legal professionals.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Legal Advice

Education

Current practicing certificate (solicitor, barrister, or legal executive)

Job description

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Ready to play a senior role in complex planning and highways legal work in a borough driving regeneration and growth?

We’re looking for two experienced Senior Planning & Procurement Lawyers with experience of Planning and highways law to play a key role in delivering the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s ambitious regeneration, development, and infrastructure agenda. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, working at the heart of a borough known for its iconic heritage, progressive leadership, and commitment to high-quality public services.

About The Role

As a Senior Planning Lawyer, you will join our collaborative and high-performing Planning & Procurement Team within Greenwich Legal Services. This role offers extensive variety and challenge — supporting major planning applications, regeneration schemes, and highways projects across the borough.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a complex caseload of planning and highways matters, including enforcement, conservation, CIL, and infrastructure agreements.
• Providing high-level legal advice to Elected Members (including Planning Committees), senior officers, and partner agencies.
• Supervising and developing a team of up to 6 legal professionals and overseeing up to 15 consultancy staff.
• Representing the Council in public inquiries, Magistrates’ and County Court hearings, and instructing Counsel as appropriate.
• Contributing legal insight to transformation and development projects with borough-wide impact.
• Promoting legal awareness and best practice by delivering training and guidance across the Council.
  
  
  

You will also deputise for the Assistant Head of Legal Services when required and participate in wider corporate initiatives and external meetings, acting as a senior ambassador for Greenwich Legal Services.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated lawyer with:

Essential Requirements

• A current practising certificate as a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of planning and highways law in a local government or similar context.
• A track record of advising at a senior level and managing complex legal matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in advising Members, Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and supervising staff and a commitment to team development and service improvement.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure, prioritising caseloads effectively.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of advocacy in planning inquiries or relevant courts/tribunals.
• Familiarity with local authority governance and the dynamics of public sector decision-making.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

Greenwich Legal Services plays a strategic role in enabling the Council to achieve its goals — from new housing to sustainable transport. Join us and you'll work on high-impact legal issues in a supportive, flexible, and values-led environment.

We offer:

• 29 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Agile/hybrid working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your goals
• Cycle to Work Scheme, season ticket loan, and childcare vouchers
  
  
  

How To Apply

Please complete your application by addressing the Person Specification in your supporting statement. Shortlisting will be based on how well your experience aligns with the essential criteria.

Shape the future of a dynamic borough. Be part of something bigger. Apply today.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Eleanor Penn; [e-mail] 020 8921 5139

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] or call 020-8921-8977

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

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