Principal Lawyer - Property, Planning & Regeneration

Role

Principal Lawyer - Property, Planning and RegenerationPO9: £78,000 - 83,000 depending on experience (including a £5,000 p.a. market supplement).Additional £5,000 welcome bonus payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.Hybrid workingAbout Us

Lambeth Council is focused on delivering the Lambeth 2030 Plan – Our Future, Our Lambeth – and the One Lambeth Programme. We have refreshed values and behaviours: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, see the One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.About the Borough

Lambeth is in South London with a diverse community of over 317,600 residents. We are the 9th largest borough in London, with more than 130 languages spoken.About the Team

A team of lawyers providing pragmatic legal advice to internal clients, primarily on planning and property matters, and other areas as needed.Role and Responsibilities

Lead, direct, develop and improve the legal service to operational teams, primarily in planning and highways and property.Manage a team and a busy caseload, maintaining quality assurance and performance standards.Be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Ensure value for money and high standards of service for the Council.Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Legal Services on corporate activities and transformation plans.Support business transformation and provide strategic legal advice across the department.Qualifications and Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent).Experience in public sector preferred; private sector applicants are welcome.Adept at managing staff and a challenging workload and providing innovative legal solutions.How to Apply

If interested, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ''A'' at shortlist stage.We operate an anonymised application process; remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.Recruitment Timelines

Closing date: 11:59 pm on Sunday 19 October 2025.Benefits

Participation in our Staff Networks: Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women.Generous annual leave entitlement from 27 days, up to 35 days depending on service length.Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.Hybrid Working.Employee Assistance Programme.Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.Discounts at local restaurants and Active Lambeth gyms.Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage at Town Hall and Civic Centre.Trade Union Membership.We are committed to safer recruitment, a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guaranteeing interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. For a full list of accreditations, please see the employer’s information page. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care ..... full job details .....