Location
Woolwich

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£52,584

About the Role
Ready to lead complex legal work in a borough driving regeneration and growth? We're looking for two experienced Senior Planning & Procurement Lawyers with experience of highways law 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. As a Senior Planning & Procurement Lawyer, you will join our collaborative and high-performing Planning & Procurement 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 (including Planning Committees), 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; and 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.

Experience
We're seeking an experienced and motivated lawyer with a current practising certificate as a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive; extensive knowledge and experience of planning and highways 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; and the 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.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications beyond the current practising certificate are required for this position.