Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning)

The Role Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning)

You will be responsible for leading and managing a specialist legal team covering contracts, planning and property, while also acting as a key advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating and completing Section 106, Section 38 and Section 278 agreements
• Advising on a wide range of planning and highways legal matters
• Leading and managing a team of planning, property and contracts lawyers
• Attending and advising at Planning Committee and other key meetings
• Supporting corporate initiatives and contributing to the wider Legal Services leadership team
• Deputising for the Monitoring Officer when required

About You Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning)

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with significant post-qualification experience
• Have strong experience within a local authority legal team
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of planning law, including Section 106 and highways agreements
• Have proven experience managing or supervising legal teams
• Be confident advising senior stakeholders, including elected members

Additional Information Head of Commercial (Contracts, Property and Planning)

• Hybrid working: 1–2 days per week in the office
• Interviews scheduled imminently (flexible format)