Principal Planning Lawyer

Principal Planning Lawyer in 222 Upper Street - Islington Council Skip to main content use space or down arrow not enter to open Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address has been left blank Password: Password has been left blank Remember email address * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Careers home Jobs Why work here Application tips Principal Planning Lawyer Posted on 28/10/2026 Save Job Apply Vacancy Reference Number 3164 End Date: 22 Nov 2026 at 23:59 Address 1 Not Specified All Departments Resources All Departments has been left blank Advertising Salary £68,265 - £71,961 (PO8) Contract Type Permanent Contract Type has been left blank Additional Contract details Not Specified Hours Per Week 35 Working Pattern Full time Home Vacancies Principal Planning Lawyer ⚠ Important Recruitment Notice We are aware that some third-party websites are advertising our vacancies without our permission. To help protect your personal information, we recommend applying only through this recruitment website or via our official vacancies on LinkedIn , Indeed and Find a Job . While we occasionally advertise through other channels, these will always direct you back to our official recruitment process. If you are ever unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please apply directly through this website or contact our Recruitment Team before submitting your application or personal information. About The Role Job overview Following a recent reorganisation, exciting opportunities have arisen within the Legal services for a dedicated, enthusiastic Principal Planning Lawyer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for public service, this could be your next career step. Main duties of the job We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic legal professional to join our high-performing in-house team as a Principal Lawyer in the planning legal team which will include the following duties: Assist in leading the delivery of the service within the area of responsibility of the post and manage, influence and direct employees, in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures and performance management framework to achieve service and corporate objectives. Manage and monitor all aspects of the respective service area’s performance against agreed targets, ensuring the achievement of appropriate standards. Report to the Head of Legal as required on levels of performance and action plans for improvement. Ensure provision of appropriate, intelligent, relevant and timely advice, guidance and information to senior officers and elected members, in accordance with designated service responsibilities. Work collaboratively with client departments ensuring that client liaison meetings are carried out regularly and any service delivery issues are dealt with in a timely manner. Evaluate information from client departments, forward plans, and legislative changes to steer service delivery appropriately. Contribute to budget and target setting, ensure effective financial performance in the areas of responsibility within the remit of the role and support the effective financial management of the Council. Actively consider new and innovative ways of delivering services that provide high quality and good value for money, support and contribute to delivery of the Council’s wider corporate plan. Provide positive leadership, leading by example, acting with the highest levels of integrity and instilling a clear sense of purpose, priority and direction whilst motivating, empowering and training your team to optimise their skills and performance. Deputise for t