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 the 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, and 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 needed
* 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 practice 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 colleagues 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:
midlandslegal@venngroup.com
07441916435
Job Reference: J84504
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