Principal Lawyer - (property, planning and regeneration)

My client, is seeking a highly skilled Principal Lawyer specialising in property, planning, and regeneration for a contract role. This role involves leading and managing specific Council services at a tactical delivery level, providing professional expertise, and overseeing a complex programme or the commissioning of services for the Council.

• Lead and manage Council services, providing professional expertise
• Horizon scanning for emerging practices and innovations within the service for the next 1-3 years
• Collaborate with Councillors to implement the strategic aims and objectives of the Service
• Provide strong leadership, management, and guidance on resource allocation, risk management, change management, and behaviours
• Role model the organisation's values and behaviours to inspire and educate the team
• Manage and develop the workforce within the service area

• Significant experience in property, planning, and regeneration law
• Strong understanding of town planning
• Proven ability to provide professional expertise and leadership within council services
• Capability to horizon scan and identify emerging practices and innovations
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with Councillors
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to manage resources, risk, and change within a service area
• Commitment to role modelling organisational values and behaviours

If you are a seasoned Principal Lawyer with a strong background in property, planning, and regeneration and are looking for a challenging contract role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and make a significant impact in Council services.