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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London Borough of Hackney Legal Service, where you will play a vital role in delivering the Mayor’s Priorities and the Council’s vision of inclusive and accessible services.
We are recruiting for a practising lawyer (qualified solicitor, barrister who has completed pupillage, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives) who is solutions-focused and committed to achieving successful outcomes for clients.
You will handle a mixed caseload, primarily non-contentious matters, requiring excellent communication, tact, and discretion for sensitive issues.
We seek an experienced planning lawyer to join the Commercialisation, Planning & Sustainable Procurement Team. Responsibilities include drafting and preparing section 106 Legal Agreements, Highway Agreements, researching legal areas, and representing the council in planning appeals and committees. A strong understanding of local government operations, governance, and attention to detail are essential. Resilience, tenacity, and enthusiasm for planning law are highly valued.
This is a great time to join Hackney, a diverse community where everyone is valued, included, and involved. We embody values of openness, ambition, pioneering spirit, inclusivity, proactivity, and pride in Hackney, the Council, and our work.
Our staff are our greatest asset, dedicated to serving residents and achieving organizational goals. If you share our values and want to contribute positively, we encourage you to apply.
We operate a fair, anonymous selection process and do not accept supporting statements or CVs. To apply, create an account and complete competency-based questions that demonstrate your suitability based on the job description.
We value the use of AI in the workplace but encourage you to showcase your authentic skills and knowledge in your own voice.
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025 (22:59)
Interview week: w/c 08 September 2025
We aim to be a place where residents and staff feel proud, valued, and included. We seek individuals who are proud, ambitious, pioneering, open, proactive, and inclusive.
Hackney Council is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applications from disabled people and those interested in flexible working. We are particularly underrepresented in our workforce and encourage diverse applicants.
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