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Senior Lawyer (Property and Regeneration)

Royal Borough of Greenwich

London

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Senior Regeneration & Property Lawyer to lead complex legal work supporting major regeneration schemes. This role involves managing a team, offering high-level legal advice, and supervising property transactions, contributing directly to the borough's developmental goals.

Benefits

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
Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience in regeneration and property law in local government.
  • Track record of managing complex legal matters.
  • Ability to advise Members and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regeneration and property law
Legal advice
Communication skills
Team development

Education

Current practising certificate as solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive

Job description

Ready to lead complex legal work in a borough driving regeneration and growth?

We’re looking forexperienced Senior Regeneration & Property Lawyerwith 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 aSenior Regeneration & Property Lawyer, you will join our collaborative and high-performingRegeneration & Property Teamwithin Greenwich Legal Services. This fixed-term role offers extensive variety and challenge — supporting major regeneration schemes and commercial and residential property transactions across the borough.

You will be responsible for:

  • Managing acomplex caseloadof regeneration and property matters including commercial leases.
  • Providinghigh-level legal adviceto Elected Members, senior officers, and partner agencies.
  • Supervising and developing a teamof up to 6 legal professionals and overseeing up to 15 consultancy staff.
  • Contributing legal insight totransformation and development projectswith borough-wide impact.
  • Promoting legal awareness and best practice by deliveringtraining and guidanceacross 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 asolicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience ofregeneration and property lawin a local government or similar context.
  • Atrack record of advisingat 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 toteam developmentandservice improvement.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure, prioritising caseloads effectively.

Desirable

  • Experience ofregeneration and property within a local government setting.
  • 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 onhigh-impact legal issuesin 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 workingarrangements
  • Learning and development opportunitiestailored to your goals
  • Cycle to Work Scheme,season ticket loan, andchildcare vouchers

How to Apply

Please complete your application by addressing thePerson Specificationin 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 contactLachlan Atcliffe; Lachlan.atcliffe@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 020 8921 5204

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.

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