Joint Senior Lawyer Corporate Governance

Waverley Borough Council; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking council as they seek a Lead Solicitor to join their new shared governance team. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to sustainable local services and shape the future of governance across Guildford and Waverley. As a qualified legal professional, you will provide essential governance advice and support, working closely with legal teams to ensure effective management. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to making a difference, this position is perfect for those looking to impact local governance positively. Join this dynamic team and help create resilient and well-managed councils.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with governance experience.
• Demonstrable experience in providing governance advice.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Solicitor on governance matters for both councils.
• Provide governance advice and support to local government.

Skills

Governance Advice

Legal Expertise

Local Government Experience

Practicing Certificate

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Salary range £56,551 - £60,940 plus £4,986 market supplement per annum

Location:

Surrey - with hybrid working

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Evenings/Full Time

Hours:

37 hours.

DBS Check:

Yes

Closing Date:

13/01/2025 at 09:00

Reference:

TR&GOV/24/299931

Vacancy Description

Guildford and Waverley Councils are working in collaboration to provide better sustainable local services and protect them for the future. Our Councils take governance very seriously and one of the key priorities of both corporate strategies is a resilient and well-managed council.

To support this priority, we are creating a new shared governance team to build on work we’ve already started. This is a new role, offering a unique opportunity to be a part of our journey and to help us shape our future.

Reporting to the Joint Head of Governance and working closely with both Legal teams, you will act as Lead Solicitor to both councils on governance matters. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with an up-to-date practicing certificate and with demonstrable experience of providing governance advice and support in a local government or equivalent organisation.

This is an exciting time to join us and make a difference across both councils.

This post is a full-time role; however, all applications will be considered. It is a hybrid role with a combination of homeworking and working at both council offices.

This is a politically restricted post.

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