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:
1. Lead and manage Council services, providing professional expertise
2. Horizon scanning for emerging practices and innovations within the service for the next 1-3 years
3. Collaborate with Councillors to implement the strategic aims and objectives of the Service
4. Provide strong leadership, management, and guidance on resource allocation, risk management, change management, and behaviours
5. Role model the organisation's values and behaviours to inspire and educate the team
6. Manage and develop the workforce within the service area
Job Requirements:
1. Significant experience in property, planning, and regeneration law
2. Strong understanding of town planning
3. Proven ability to provide professional expertise and leadership within council services
4. Capability to horizon scan and identify emerging practices and innovations
5. Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with Councillors
6. Strong leadership and management skills
7. Ability to manage resources, risk, and change within a service area
8. 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.
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