Senior Regeneration Lawyer (Commercial & Contracts)
London Borough of Hackney | £66,084 – £67,260 | Hybrid (2 days office-based)
Shape the Commercial Future of Hackney
Hackney is a borough with massive ambition. Over the next five years, we are delivering an award-winning pipeline of regeneration projects that will redefine our skyline and our communities. We are looking for a Senior Regeneration Lawyer with a specialist commercial contracts focus to act as a legal lead for these transformative schemes.
The Opportunity:
As one of two Senior Regeneration Lawyers, you will manage a small team of property lawyers whilst holding your own caseload of commercial contracts relating to a diverse range of exciting regeneration projects. You will be at the heart of projects that have won national awards for design excellence, seeing them through from the first procurement phase to final completion. You will be responsible for managing the team pastorally but are not expected to provide advice on property matters – this will be handled by the Team Leader (a property expert).
Your Portfolio Will Include:
• Complex Development Agreements: Negotiating and drafting the frameworks for major housing and mixed-use schemes.
• Construction & Professional Appointments: Handling JCT/NEC suites and the procurement of architects, consultants, and Tier 1 contractors.
• Strategic Procurement: Providing expert advice on public procurement routes to ensure robust, compliant delivery.
• Leadership: Mentoring a dedicated team of property lawyers, providing technical oversight while maintaining your own high-level commercial caseload.
What You’ll Bring
We are looking for a commercially-minded solicitor who thrives on complex negotiations and structured problem-solving.
• Qualifications: A Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (ideally 5+ years PQE).
• Commercial Expertise: Deep experience in commercial contracts, construction law, or development-led regeneration.
• Procurement Knowledge: A strong understanding of the legalities surrounding the procurement of contractors and professional services.
• Leadership Ambition: Prior management experience is not essential, but you must have the desire to lead, mentor, and develop a team.
Why Hackney?
• High-Value Impact: Work on award-winning projects that provide tangible benefits to Londoners.
• Direct Access: Work closely with the Head of Department and senior regeneration clients who value your commercial insight.
• Stability & Balance: Enjoy the benefits of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a genuine hybrid working model.
• Professional Pride: Join a team that is "different by design"—collaborative, supportive, and committed to excellence.
Help Us Build the Future
If you are a commercial contracts specialist looking for a role with more meaning, more scale, and more influence, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to lead the commercial delivery of Hackney’s regeneration programme.