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Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer
CR/007285_1784712415
Posted: 22/07/2026
- £70 - £80 per hour
- London
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer
London Local Authority
Locum Contract
Hybrid
A reputable London local authority is seeking to recruit an interim Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis, starting in early September.
The Deputy Principal Planning Lawyer will join the London Council on an initial three-month locum contract, which will then be extended on a rolling basis pending permanent recruitment. Office and committee attendance is flexible. While hybrid working is preferred, remote applicants will still be considered.
The role will involve managing a backlog of Section 106 Agreements and Unilateral Undertakings, advising on planning enforcement notices, appeals, property-related regulations and Section 111 Agreements. The Deputy Principal Lawyer will also support the implementation of changes to planning legislation, publishing legal decisions, and acting as a trusted adviser to the Council, its officers and elected Members.
The successful Deputy Principal Lawyer will be responsible for leading a team of approximately three to four direct reports in a hands-on management role. This is a senior position requiring extensive experience in planning law, ideally gained within a local authority setting, with the confidence and expertise to provide advice across a broad range of complex matters.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Zofia Slater
Recruitment Consultant