Interim Governance Lawyer

3 weeks ago


South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time
Job Title: Governance Lawyer

We are seeking a highly skilled Governance Lawyer to join our team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will work predominantly remotely, with occasional attendance at our office for meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and support to the City Solicitor and Assistant Directors
  • Step in for the Principal Lawyer when required and assist in supervision of colleagues
  • Advise client departments on governance, constitutional, and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties
  • Maintain high service standards by supporting Legal Services Management Team to meet practice management requirements
  • Attend courts, tribunals, and public inquiries, and undertake advocacy when required
  • Work with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members, officers, and commissioners
  • Help develop and deliver training courses for colleagues and increase client awareness of relevant legal issues

Requirements:

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

About Us:

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We welcome applications from all candidates and consider all applicants on their individual merits.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback for every candidate. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.



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