Who You Are The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a skilled locum Lawyer for a temporary assignment of approximately 12 weeks. You should have public sector or local authority experience, particularly in governance, with proficiency in reviewing constitutions and developing schemes of delegation. The successful candidate will work on policing matters of a sensitive nature and, therefore, must be willing to undertake police vetting following commencement of the role. What the job involves This hybrid position, based in Northallerton/York, requires attending in-person meetings and committee sessions. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing the Combined Authority's constitution Developing a scheme of delegation in collaboration with the Finance Department Supporting the Independent Remuneration Panel in assessing remuneration for specific roles Collaborating with the Finance Department on the Annual Governance Statement to ensure continuous monitoring of actions Skills Public sector/local authority experience Governance expertise Constitution review proficiency Delegation scheme development