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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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Job Requirements:
- 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.
