Principal Lawyer - Corporate & Governance (Local Gov)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Runcorn; Vor Ort; GBP 68.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Principal Lawyer Corporate and Governance to provide high-quality legal advice across local authority matters in Halton. You will manage complex caseloads, advise elected members and senior officers, and help develop a modern, client-focused legal service that protects council interests and supports priorities.

The role requires substantial experience in local government governance, drafting skills and leadership abilities, with a focus on strategic

Qualifikationen

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising in a complex local government setting and drafting complex documents.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and governance reporting skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive legal advice across local government matters.
• Manage a complex caseload and maintain high professional standards.
• Advise elected members and officers on legal risks and governance.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documents and agreements.
• Deliver strategic legal guidance to support corporate decisions.
• Lead and develop the Legal Services team and ensure value for money.

Kenntnisse

Legal advisory

Advocacy

Contract drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Ausbildung

Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Principal Lawyer Corporate and Governance to provide high-quality legal advice across local authority matters in Halton. You will manage complex caseloads, advise elected members and senior officers, and help develop a modern, client-focused legal service that protects council interests and supports priorities.

The role requires substantial experience in local government governance, drafting skills and leadership abilities, with a focus on strategic