Deputy Principal Lawyer (Property and Planning)

Deputy Principal Lawyer (Property and Planning) - Haringey Jobs London Skip to content Skip to footer Home About Haringey Our Corporate Delivery Plan Working here Values Rewards and Benefits Equality and Diversity Training and Development Application Process Roles Adults, Housing & Health Children’s Services Culture, Strategy & Communities Environment & Resident Experience Finance & Resources School Jobs Vacancies Menu Home About Haringey Our Corporate Delivery Plan Working here Values Rewards and Benefits Equality and Diversity Training and Development Application Process Roles Adults, Housing & Health Children’s Services Culture, Strategy & Communities Environment & Resident Experience Finance & Resources School Jobs Vacancies Deputy Principal Lawyer (Property and Planning) Location: Alexandra House, England Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026 Job description Contract Terms Starting salary: PO8 (£66,078- £69,807) Contract type: Permanent Working Patter:  Full-time, 36 hours Location: Wood Green, Hybrid working Closing date: Sunday, 18th October 2026 Interviews: w/c 26th October 2026 (TBC) 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 As Deputy Principal Lawyer (Property & Planning), you will play a key role in supporting the leadership of our Property, Planning and Regeneration team, providing expert legal advice on a diverse and high-profile portfolio of commercial property, housing delivery, regeneration and planning matters.  Working closely with the Principal Lawyer, you will oversee and support a team of lawyers while managing your own complex caseload. You will advise senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders on significant transactions and strategic projects, provide legal input to committees and represent the Council in court when necessary. This is an exciting time to join Haringey as we continue to drive forward major regeneration programmes, expand housing delivery across the borough and deliver complex commercial property initiatives. You will have the opportunity to help shape policy, influence decision-making and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, responsive legal services that support the Council’s priorities and the communities we serve. 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 growing team where your work matters, and your contributions are valued. About You This role requires a confident and capable legal professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and help shape the future of legal services at Haringey. You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (FILEX) admitted to practise in England and Wales, with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial and residential property transactions, regeneration and exposure to some planning policy and transactional work. You will bring strong