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Interim Governance Lawyer

1 month ago


South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Governance Lawyer – 2 Year Fixed Term Contract – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £48,474 – Midlands-Based Local Authority

Position: Interim Governance Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands-Based Local Authority

Duration: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Full-time and part time hours considered. Predominantly remote working with the exception of attending the office for meetings when required

Salary Banding: £40,221 - £48,474 per annum

The successful candidate is required to understand Local Government Legal Framework including relevant policies and practice issues. You will need to have a strong drive to deliver high quality standards of service to the Council. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take on a number of streams of work relating to constitution changes, delegations, public consultation, equality impact assessment.

This role offers a great opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders including elected members, officers, and commissioners.

Qualifications required:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or a member of the Bar who has completed pupillage/registered FILEX
  • Current Practising Certificate

Your role will involve:

  • Support and assist the City Solicitor and Assistant Directors
  • Step in for the Principal Lawyer when required and assist in supervision of colleagues when required
  • Advising client department in Governance, other corporate or constitutional and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties, to protect the best interests of the Council
  • Maintain high service standards by supporting Legal Services Management Team to meet practise management requirements and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Attending courts, tribunals, public inquiries and undertaking advocacy when required
  • Work with a wide range of stakeholders including elected members, officers, and commissioners
  • Help to develop and deliver training courses for colleague and to increase client awareness of relevant legal issues

If you’re interested in this Governance Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross directly via phone or email for further information on:

Job Reference: J84504

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Governance Lawyer – 2 Year Fixed Term Contract – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £48,474 – Midlands Based Local Authority