Job Description

Principal Lawyer -Property, Planning & Regeneration

69,258 - 73,818 plus 5000 market supplement and a 5000 welcome payment

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Hybrid working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.


With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

A team of lawyers providing innovative and pragmatic legal advice to a range of internal clients predominantly in respect of planning and property matters generally and other areas of legal practice where necessary.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council's legal department for a Principal Lawyer -Property, Planning and Regeneration to join our team.


We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job. In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.


We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.


This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of staff and a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines. They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.


You will be expected to lead, direct, develop and improve the service to operational teams, predominately in the area of planning & highways and property, to ensure the provision of an excellent standard of service and value for money.


Welcome payment made 50% at 6 months and 50% at 12 months in role

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the criteria marked on the person specification

& Person Specification

Closing date: Sunday 27th July at 11:59pm

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:


Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.


Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.


Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.


Hybrid Working.


Employee Assistance Programme.


Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.


Discounts at local restaurants.


Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.


Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.


Cycle to Work Scheme.


Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.


Trade Union Membership.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .



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