Principal Lawyer – (Property, Planning and Regeneration) Full Time Temporary

Principal Lawyer – (Property, Planning and Regeneration) needed in Haringey, £36ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1447852

1. To assist the Head of Legal Services in the provision of legal advice and assistance to the Client, Members and Officers.
2. To lead and manage a legal team, and to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams and Divisions.
3. To lead and drive forward innovation in the Legal Service while addressing risk and political sensitivity.
4. To participate in strategic business planning.
5. Develop and promote partnership working to deliver Client services.
6. To deputise for the Head of Legal Services as required.
7. To support the Monitoring Officer as required.
8. To advocate on behalf of the Client taking into account all relevant factors.
9. To deliver strategic support and timely and accurate advice to local and Client wide projects.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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