Job Description
Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer
London Council
Flexible Hybrid Working
£65,544 - £72,693
Permanent
Overview of the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position
Sellick Partnership are pleased to be currently recruiting an Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is seeking an Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer who has experience dealing with either property or planning law in a local authority setting to join their team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is on a hybrid working basis, with a preference for one to two day per week in the office, our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time hours but part-time requests will be considered. This role is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified lawyer who is looking to further their career in collaborative, newly merged team who get a really interesting variety of work.
Key responsibilities of the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer
* To advise on matters arising in areas of Planning, Property and Regeneration, covering multiple clients, including local authorities' casework which includes complex corporate projects
* To advise on high profile matters, including advising elected members at council meetings in a proactive and politically sensitive manner
* To act as a senior liaison point for clients and to line manage, provide professional support, supervision and development for more junior colleagues in the Planning, Property and Regeneration team
* To support the Principal Lawyer in the running, development and performance of the team, including deputising in the Principal Lawyer's absence
* To advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of all the clients of the council, including local authorities, housing associations and schools
Experience/qualifications required for the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position
* Must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx) with a current practicing certificate - all PQE levels will be considered
* Able to work on a hybrid basis one day per week in the office
* Our client is ideally seeking someone who is able to work full-time, part-time requests will be considered
* You must have strong experience in property law ideally from local authority but candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply
What's in it for the successful Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer?
On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as:
* Local Government Pension scheme.
* Exclusive discounts from major brands.
* Green Car Benefit Scheme.
* Cycle Scheme.
* Civil Service Sports Council.
* Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work.
How to apply for the Assistant Principal Property and Planning Lawyer position
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property and/or Planning Lawyer to develop in their career and take on a caseload of varied and interesting work in a highly experienced and collaborative team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation.
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