Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property & Planning) – Interim
South East London (Hybrid Working- 1-2 days onsite each week)
PAYE Rate: £49.43 per hour / Umbrella Rate: £68.81 per hour
12-week initial contract | Immediate start
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Lawyer / Legal Leader to join a well-regarded London local authority on an interim basis.
This is a pivotal leadership role within Legal Services, offering the chance to lead a high-performing team while advising on a broad range of complex planning, highways and property matters.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading and managing a specialist legal team covering contracts, planning and property, while also acting as a key advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106, Section 38 and Section 278 agreements
- Advising on a wide range of planning and highways legal matters
- Leading and managing a team of planning, property and contracts lawyers
- Attending and advising at Planning Committee and other key meetings
- Supporting corporate initiatives and contributing to the wider Legal Services leadership team
- Deputising for the Monitoring Officer when required
About You
To be considered for this role, you will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with significant post‑qualification experience
- Have strong experience within a local authority legal team
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of planning law, including Section 106 and highways agreements
- Have proven experience managing or supervising legal teams
- Be confident advising senior stakeholders, including elected members
Additional Information
- Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the office
- Interviews scheduled imminently (flexible format)
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