Principal Lawyer

City of London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks a qualified Barrister, Solicitor, or Legal Executive for a legal position within its Public and Corporate Law Division. The successful applicant will provide legal advice across various domains including local government and charity law, requiring significant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range with a hybrid workplace setup, embracing flexible working options. Strong communication and research skills are essential for delivering clear advice within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in local government law and/or charity law.
• Experience or willingness to acquire expertise in other relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to elected members and external organizations.
• Work in local government law, administrative law, planning law, and more.
• Assist in various legal frameworks concerning trusts, information, and electoral law.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent research skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to provide clear advice

Education

Qualified Barrister, Solicitor, or Legal Executive

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £59,060 - £66,670 p.a. In addition, this post also attracts a Market Forces Supplement of £10,898 per annum. The Market Forces Supplement is discretionary and may be withdrawn, reduced or increased during the future. Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Permanent Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack

The City of London Corporation is the local authority for the "Square Mile". It is committed to the support of the City as a pre-eminent international financial and business centre and as a pleasant and vibrant place to work, live and relax.

The City of London Corporation offers the normal range of local government services, as well as managing and funding a number of world-renowned educational and cultural institutions, being the trustee of Bridge House Estates and other charities, operating wholesale markets and owning and managing some of London's most important open spaces, including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest.

We have a vacancy in the Public and Corporate Law Division. The work of the Division is very varied and includes local government law, administrative and constitutional law, planning and highways law, charities and trust law, company law, information law, electoral law and the law relating to open spaces. It includes the provision of legal advice to elected members and external organisations, including London Councils.

The successful applicant will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience in local government law and/or charity law and experience in, or a willingness to acquire expertise in, other relevant work areas. The post requires computer literacy, excellent research and communication skills and the ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice to tight timescales.

Appointment will be made on the basis of experience, skills and abilities demonstrated in relevant fields.

Fully completed CV and cover letter according to the role requirements on the Personal Spec will be accepted

If you would like further information or an informal discussion, please contact Anne Pietsch at [e-mail]

Closing date: 12 Noon on Monday 9th March 2026

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number COM1066 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, our guidehere .

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.