Principal Lawyer

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

This is an exciting time for property, planning, and regeneration lawyers at Haringey Council, as we drive forward high-profile regeneration projects and expand housing initiatives across the Borough. In this key role, you will lead a growing Property, Planning, and Regeneration legal team, managing a varied caseload, providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, and supporting the council’s ambitious plans to transform and develop Haringey.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 30 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. 

About you

We are seeking a talented and dynamic solicitor, barrister, or CILEX to step into the role of Principal Lawyer for the Property, Planning, and Regeneration team. Preference will be given to candidates with substantive PQE in property, planning, or regeneration in the UK. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating complex legal issues, providing clear and practical advice, and fostering a positive and productive team environment. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving forward our key projects and initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced specialists in planning and regeneration, working alongside fast-paced and forward-thinking client teams. You’ll navigate a diverse array of complex planning matters, making meaningful contributions to our dynamic environment.

If you are excited about this role but worry that your past experiences don’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that a confident, motivated lawyer with strong communication and influencing skills can excel within our excellent and friendly legal team. Your unique perspective and abilities could bring valuable contributions to our dynamic environment.

About the team

At Haringey Legal Services, you'll find an exciting and diverse workplace. Here, you get to help our community directly and make a positive impact on people's lives. Our legal teams are here to support the Council's goals by advising on various interesting projects and ensuring that our borough's communities and residents have a say in shaping our future. Join us and be part of a team where your work matters and your contributions are valued