Job Description

Ready to lead complex legal work in a borough driving regeneration and growth?

We're looking for

experienced Senior Regeneration & Property Lawyer

with to play a key role in delivering the Royal Borough of Greenwich's ambitious regeneration, development, and infrastructure agenda. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, working at the heart of a borough known for its iconic heritage, progressive leadership, and commitment to high-quality public services.

About the Role

As a

Senior Regeneration & Property Lawyer

, you will join our collaborative and high-performing

Regeneration & Property Team

within Greenwich Legal Services. This fixed-term role offers extensive variety and challenge -- supporting major planning applications, regeneration schemes, and highways projects across the borough.



You will be responsible for:


Managing a

complex caseload

of planning and highways matters, including enforcement, conservation, CIL, and infrastructure agreements. Providing

high-level legal advice

to Elected Members, senior officers, and partner agencies.

Supervising and developing a team

of up to 6 legal professionals and overseeing up to 15 consultancy staff.

Representing the Council

in public inquiries, Magistrates' and County Court hearings, and instructing Counsel as appropriate. Contributing legal insight to

transformation and development projects

with borough-wide impact. Promoting legal awareness and best practice by delivering

training and guidance

across the Council.

You will also deputise for the Assistant Head of Legal Services when required and participate in wider corporate initiatives and external meetings, acting as a senior ambassador for Greenwich Legal Services.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced and motivated lawyer with:

Essential Requirements

A current practising certificate as a

solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive

. Extensive knowledge and experience of

regeneration and property law

in a local government or similar context. A

track record of advising

at a senior level and managing complex legal matters. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in advising Members, Committees, and senior stakeholders. Experience managing and supervising staff and a commitment to

team development

and

service improvement

. Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure, prioritising caseloads effectively.

Desirable

Experience of

advocacy

in planning inquiries or relevant courts/tribunals. Familiarity with local authority governance and the dynamics of public sector decision-making.

Why Join Us?

Greenwich Legal Services plays a strategic role in enabling the Council to achieve its goals -- from new housing to sustainable transport. Join us and you'll work on

high-impact legal issues

in a supportive, flexible, and values-led environment.

We offer:

29 days annual leave

, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile/hybrid working

arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

tailored to your goals

Cycle to Work Scheme

,

season ticket loan

, and

childcare vouchers

How to Apply

Please complete your application by addressing the

Person Specification

in your supporting statement. Shortlisting will be based on how well your experience aligns with the essential criteria.

Shape the future of a dynamic borough. Be part of something bigger. Apply today.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lachlan Atcliffe; Lachlan.atcliffe@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 020 8921 5204

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact

recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

or call 020-8921-8977

Diversity Statement:

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications:

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close:

All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Full Employment History:

A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

Salary:

Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values:

Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.



Organisation
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Reference
REC/25/00372
Salary Details
52584 - 55620
Additional Allowances
n/a
Location Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Job Term and Hours per Week
Permanent; 35
Closing Date
29 June 2025