Senior Lawyer

15 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester City Council Full time
Job Title: Senior Lawyer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lawyer to join our Democratic Services Legal Team, part of the Governance Group within Manchester City Council's Legal and Democratic Services Department.

About the Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate relevant experience of dealing with complex, high-value cases relating to local government/public administration law and information governance law. They will be responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality legal advice and briefings to clients in relation to the team's practice areas.

This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and negotiation abilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of local government law, including election law, constitutional matters, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality legal advice to clients on local government/public administration law and information governance law.
  • Develop associated policies, procedures, and guidance.
  • Prepare reports to the Council, Executive, and committees.
  • Attend meetings to present reports and provide legal advice.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Lawyer/Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate.
  • Relevant experience in local government/public administration law and information governance law.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • A deep understanding of local government law, including election law, constitutional matters, and decision-making processes.
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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