Principal Property, Planning & Commercial Solicitor

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated lawyer to join the Council’s Legal Services Department and to manage a small team dealing with all of the authority’s property, planning and commercial matters. The successful applicant will have knowledge of the Council’s planning functions, strong commercial awareness and the ability to draft and complete complex agreements. You will be capable of researching and advising upon all planning and other environmental issues, together with the competence of attending and advising members at Planning Committee, following an introductory period. The applicant will equally be capable of supervising the team dealing with the purchase and sale of commercial property along with other complex contractual matters.

We would welcome applicants with a specialism in planning, property or commercial contracts but with a willingness and ability to develop their practice into other areas consistent with this role.

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career along with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
Local Government Pension Scheme
24 days holiday plus public holidays
Flexitime scheme (upto 13 days additional leave per annum and flexible start and finish times, subject to managers approval)
Hybrid Working (work from home and two mandatory days in the Office on days to be agreed with manager) 
For further information please contact Neil Wilson on View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk.

PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you check your junk mail.

Closing date: 19 June 2026

Interviews: week commencing 22 June 2026

If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk or by sending an e-mail to View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk .

Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at 

PLEASE NOTE- All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.