At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing planning law cases and advising on complex legal matters.
- Company: Reputable London local authority with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local governance while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in planning law, preferably within a local authority.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A reputable London local authority is seeking to recruit an interim Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis, starting in early September. The Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer will join the London Council on an initial three-month locum contract, which will then be extended on a rolling basis pending permanent recruitment. Office and committee attendance is flexible. While hybrid working is preferred, remote applicants will still be considered.
The role will involve managing a backlog of Section 106 Agreements and Unilateral Undertakings, advising on planning enforcement notices, appeals, property-related regulations and Section 111 Agreements. The Deputy Principal Lawyer will also support the implementation of changes to planning legislation, publishing legal decisions, and acting as a trusted adviser to the Council, its officers and elected Members.
The successful Deputy Principal Lawyer will be responsible for leading a team of approximately three to four direct reports in a hands-on management role. This is a senior position requiring extensive experience in planning law, ideally gained within a local authority setting, with the confidence and expertise to provide advice across a broad range of complex matters.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer employer: Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector
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Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Recruitment Team
