Description
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Principal Planning Lawyer to join our high-performing in-house team. You will assist in leading the delivery of the service within the area of responsibility of the post and manage, influence and direct employees. You will also provide intelligent, relevant, and timely advice, guidance, and information to senior officers and elected members.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in leading the delivery of the service within the area of responsibility of the post and manage, influence and direct employees
- Manage and monitor all aspects of the respective service area's performance against agreed targets
- Report to the Head of Legal as required on levels of performance and action plans for improvement
- Ensure provision of appropriate, intelligent, relevant, and timely advice, guidance, and information to senior officers and elected members
- Work collaboratively with client departments ensuring that client liaison meetings are carried out regularly and any service delivery issues are dealt with in a timely manner
- Evaluate information from client departments, forward plans, and legislative changes to steer service delivery appropriately
- Contribute to budget and target setting, ensure effective financial performance in the areas of responsibility within the remit of the role and support the effective financial management of the Council
- Actively consider new and innovative ways of delivering services that provide high quality and good value for money
- Provide positive leadership, leading by example, acting with the highest levels of integrity and instilling a clear sense of purpose, priority, and direction
- Deputise for the Head of Legal and act as an advocate on behalf of the Council where appropriate
- Scrutinise, comment on, and prepare legal implications for reports to the Council and its committees and sub-committees
- Attend relevant committees, sub-committees, and other meetings to provide legal advice as required
Benefits:
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!