Directly accountable to the Head of Legal, the Principal Lawyer will be responsible for the delivery of proactive legal advice and decisions on complex casework in the area of property law within the Barking and Dagenham Legal Practice.

The post holder will be accountable for the management of Lawyers, Legal Assistants, and other relevant staff, ensuring the quality of work, work allocation, and provision of guidance, and will support the development of the legal staff within the practice. They will also provide expert research and advice on legal issues and policy to influence the legal practice within the context of overarching Council priorities.

Special requirements for this post

• You will manage the Property and Planning team and report directly to the Head of Legal, Monitoring Officer within the Legal Practice.


• You will be responsible for delivery of legal advice and casework in the area of Property Law within the Barkin...