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Senior Governance and Constitution Lawyer

Venn Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£60 - £70 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Governance and Constitution Lawyer at a prestigious Local Authority in the North region.
  • The role requires advising the council on various governance matters and updating the constitution, with knowledge of Housing Law being beneficial.
  • Candidates should have experience within Local Government as a Governance Specialist Solicitor.
  • The position is a full-time locum role, starting ASAP for an initial 3-month period, with the possibility of extension and offers a fully remote working arrangement.
  • The hourly rate for this position ranges from £60 to £70, depending on experience.

Governance - Locum - Lawyer - North - Local Authority

Job Title: Senior Governance and Constitution Lawyer

Job reference: 86544

Job description: An opportunity to join a prestigious Local Authority in the North region has arisen for a Solicitor to work alongside the Monitoring Officer as a Senior Governance and Constitution Lawyer. Knowledge of Housing Law would be helpful

The requirements will be:

  • To advise the council on a variety of Governance matters and ensuring decisions are made inline with guidelines

  • Advise on changes in governance

  • Draft, review and update the constitution and associated documents

Working arrangement: To ASAP for a 3-month initial basis, likely to be extended. This role is to be performed on a full-time basis. Fully remote is being offered, but some travel would be ideal (i.e. once per month)

This role is suited to individuals who have experience within Local Government as a Goverance Specialist Solicitor.

Hourly rate: £60-£70ph DOE

If you are interested in this role, please apply as soon as possible. For further details, please email Cristina on

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