Deputy Principal Lawyer – (Property, Planning and Regeneration)

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: PO8 (£61,980 – £65,478)
Work Location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR (Hybrid)
Hours per week: 36 hours, Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, at 23:59

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

This is an exciting time for property, planning, and regeneration lawyers at Haringey Council. We are committed to advancing high-profile regeneration projects and expanding our housing initiatives across the Borough. As a key member of our experienced team, you will provide expert legal guidance on a diverse range of property, regeneration, and planning matters.

In this role, you will work closely with the Principal Lawyer, overseeing and managing a team of lawyers within the Property, Planning, and Regeneration team. Your responsibilities will include handling a varied caseload, providing legal comments on committee reports, attending committees, and liaising with clients and members.

We are looking for a talented legal professional with management and legal expertise, whether from private practice or the public sector. At Haringey Council, we foster a culture of collaboration and dedication to community welfare, offering an environment where your skills and passion can thrive. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking to make a significant impact while serving a higher purpose.

About the team

At Haringey Legal Services, you’ll find an exciting and diverse workplace. Here, you get to help our community directly and make a positive impact on people’s lives. Our legal teams are here to support the Council’s goals by advising on various interesting projects and ensuring that our borough’s communities and residents have a say in shaping our future. Join us and be part of a growing team where your work matters, and your contributions are valued.

About you

We are seeking a talented and dynamic solicitor, barrister, or CILEX to step into the role of Deputy Principal Lawyer for the Property, Planning and Regeneration team. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 4 years PQE in any of the following discipline, property, planning or regeneration in the UK.

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced specialists in property, planning and regeneration, working alongside fast-paced and forward-thinking client teams. You’ll navigate a diverse array of complex legal matters, making meaningful contributions to our dynamic environment.

If you feel excited about this role and worry that your past experiences don’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that a confident, motivated lawyer with strong communication and influencing skills can excel within our excellent and friendly legal team. Your unique perspective and abilities could bring valuable contributions to our dynamic environment.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.