HB PUBLIC LAW
Assistant Principal Lawyer (Property)
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Assistant Principal Lawyer (Property) – Property, Planning and Regeneration Team
HB Public Law
Permanent – Hybrid working arrangement
Salary: £67,707 - £75,093
Join One of London's Leading Shared Legal Practices
HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council. HB Public Law are looking to recruit an Assistant Principal Property Lawyer to join the Planning, Property and Regeneration team.
This is a unique opportunity to support management of the team and undertake a varied and rewarding caseload across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.
Applications from any sector with a strong property background are welcome to apply, so whether you are currently working in local government, private practice or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Principal Lawyer:
The successful Assistant Principal Lawyer will work alongside the other Assistant Principal Lawyer(s) to manage the team, as well as attending and advising at planning committees and carrying a busy, complex and interesting caseload of property matters, along with some planning law related matters. The role will include (but not be limited to) dealing with commercial leases, sales and acquisitions of both residential and commercial property, regeneration schemes, the preparation of reports on title and providing advice to the client on a wide range of property and development matters.
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What the successful Assistant Principal Lawyer will need:
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services and keen to a step up in their legal career.
You will be:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights, or soon to qualify
- Experienced in property law, although experience in both planning and property law is advantageous
- Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
- A strong communicator with excellent client care skills
We welcome applications from:
- Senior local authority property lawyers with an interest in developing their skills in a management role
- Private practice property lawyers
- Property lawyers also with experience in planning and regeneration or keen to develop into that area.
Why Join HB Public Law?
This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development. Working across four local authorities provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases. HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.
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In addition, HB Public Law offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Cycle Scheme
- Green Car Benefit Scheme
- Civil Service Sports Council membership
- Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives
Working Arrangements
HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week, together with any required committee attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).
Apply Now
Ready to take on high-quality property work, accelerate your career and make a real difference across four local authorities? We’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the Assistant Principal Lawyer role, please contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion about this role.
Please note that the successful candidate will work within the Property, Planning and Regeneration team.
Closing Date: 21/10/2026
Proposed interview dates: 6th/10th/12th/13th November 2026
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