Governance Lawyer

1 week ago


England, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time €500

Our client is currently recruiting for a locum Governance Lawyer on an initial 5-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The daily rate is up to £500 per day, via an umbrella company, dependent on PQE.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within local government, and have strong experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Researching and analysing legal issues, interpret laws, rulings, and regulations related to the constitution
  • Corresponding and negotiating with government departments
  • Preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda on constitutional and governance issues
  • Advising clients, governmental bodies, or other entities on the constitutionality of laws, regulations, or actions
  • Presenting and summarising cases to leadership team, elected members, government officials and judges

Experience required:

  • Experience required in Local Government
  • Experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week, potential for part-time hours
  • Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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