SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Interim Governance Lawyer

Venn Group
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

Salary

£60 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The position is for an Interim Governance Lawyer with a duration of 18 months or more, working part-time for 15 to 20 hours a week.
  • The role is based in a Midlands local authority and offers a rate of up to £60 per hour Umbrella, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or members of the Bar with a current Practising Certificate.
  • The successful applicant will need to have experience in Local Government Legal Framework and will be involved in advising on governance and constitutional matters.
  • This role provides an opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, including elected members and officers, while maintaining high service standards.

Interim Governance Lawyer – 18 months + - Part Time – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Midlands based Local Authority

Position: Interim Governance Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands-Based Local Authority

Duration: 18 months +

Working Pattern: Part time, 15 – 20 hours a week. Predominantly remote working with the exception of attending the office for meetings when required

Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella (dependant on experience)

The successful candidate is required to understand 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, 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 DirectorsStep in for the Principal Lawyer when required and assist in supervision of colleagues when requiredAdvising client department in Governance, other corporate or constitutional and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties, to protect the best interests of the CouncilMaintain high service standards by supporting Legal Services Management Team to meet practise management requirements and ensure compliance with policies and proceduresAttending courts, tribunals, public inquiries and undertaking advocacy when requiredWork with a wide range of stakeholders including elected members, officers, and commissionersHelp to develop and deliver training courses for colleague and to increase client awareness of relevant legal issuesIf 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:

Job Reference: J84504

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Interim Governance Lawyer – 18 months + - Part Time – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Midlands based Local Authority

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.