Job Description
Head of Planning and Property Law
c. GBP125K pa + benefits package depending on experience
Flexible location - hybrid working with 2days minimum in London SW1 office
Part-time would also be considered for this role
The Delivery Authority is developing its plans for the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster and ancillary decant arrangements, which will involve considerable planning and consents aspects in this World Heritage Site location. You will act as the strategic adviser to the Delivery Authority by delivering high-quality legal advice and support in the areas of planning and consents law and property law.
Whilst this role will be primarily focused on the area of planning and consents law, you will also be expected to manage the provision of legal advice on property matters for the Programme.
To succeed, you will demonstrate strong technical acumen, combined with a solution focused and pragmatic outlook, that takes account of the particular stakeholder environment and heritage landscape The successful candidate will help to shape the strategic direction and approach to planning and consents matters. A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, you will have substantial experience in providing planning and consents lawa dvice in the context of significant and complex projects. You will be able to build excellent stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence decisions by providing pragmatic and practical advice.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the postholder will contribute to a high performing legal function in support of the mandate of the Delivery Authority, working with the Head of Legal and other lawyers in the in-house legal team.
Benefits include:
•30 days holiday plus bank holidays
•Discretionary bonus depending on both corporate and individual performance
•Generous pension
•Life Assurance
•Payment of Professional fees
•Employee discounts in a variety of retail outlets.
•Cycle to work scheme
•Flexible working (2 Days minimum in London based office)
We are committed to promoting diversity and to equal opportunities in employment. We are building diverse teams and seek to attract and retain talented individuals from a range of backgrounds and cultures to join us on this hugely challenging and important project.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter stating your current salary and benefits, your suitability for the role and if you believe you have any current or potential conflicts of interest relating to this. To view the full job description, please click here.
We look forward to receiving your completed application by 12 noon on 29 January 2024
Screening & Vetting
Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to Security Check (SC) Securitylevel obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed. Applicants should also be aware that if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting
About Us
The Palace of Westminster is home to one of the busiest and most historic parliamentary institutions in the world and is an enduring symbol of our national identity. As one of the top 5 most recognisable buildings in the world, the Palace is visited by millions of tourists each year.
The Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal Programme has been set up to tackle all the work necessary to protect and preserve this UNESCO World Heritage site. It will be the biggest renovation of an historic building ever undertaken in the UK.