£45,117 - £60,414 per annum

We are seeking to recruit permanent Planning & Regeneration Lawyers and Senior Lawyers to join our Planning & Regeneration Team at HB Public Law (HBPL).  You will undertake varied, high-quality work with likeminded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.

HBPL is one of the country’s leading local authority shared legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London boroughs; it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service.  Staff are employed by Harrow Council, but work for several public sector clients.

About you
The successful candidate will carry a varied caseload of planning and regeneration work including:

• planning, regeneration and development schemes in London and beyond
• section 106 agreements
• sections 38 and 278 highway agreements
• compulsory purchase work
• enforcement and appeals
• supporting corporate projects
• advising senior officers and committee attendance

 You will be required to pick up and have conduct of a caseload from the outset.

Applications
The vacancy is a career graded post encompassing grades G10, G11 and MG1 (£45,117 to £60,414).  Details of the threshold criteria for the relevant grades are set out in the role profile.  There is also an annual career grading application process which enables lawyers to apply to advance to the next grade.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please get in touch with Suzan Yildiz on 07599 657 414 or email suzan.yildiz@harrow.gov.uk or contact Giles Gilbert on 07783 875833 or email giles.gilbert@harrow.gov.uk   

The closing date for your application is Monday 24th February 2025 and we look forward to hearing from you.

About us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Important Note
Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

Closing date: 24 February 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.