Principal Lawyer (Property and Housing)
Location:
Northampton, Huntingdon or Shefford (hybrid working)
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Salary:
£59,000 – £73,500 per annum, dependent on experience
A leading legal service is seeking a confident and capable Principal Lawyer to join their dedicated Property & Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial property specialist to take on a senior post within a high-performing and client-focused legal service.
The successful candidate will lead on complex and high-value matters, delivering expert advice to public sector clients, while benefiting from a positive team culture and hybrid working – with just two days per week required in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial property and housing matters
• Lead on complex transactions, supporting senior officers and elected members
• Supervise and mentor colleagues across the wider team (no formal line management required)
• Support negotiations and liaise with external legal providers as required
• Contribute to service development, client relationship management, and knowledge sharing
About You:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• Extensive experience in commercial property, ideally within the public sector
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Politically astute and confident advising senior stakeholders
If you are looking to step into a senior legal role with a varied caseload and flexible working, we'd love to hear from you.