Senior Governance Lawyer

Service Care Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local legal firm in East London is seeking an experienced Senior Governance Lawyer to advise on complex constitutional and governance issues crucial for local decision-making. The ideal candidate must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive, with a strong knowledge of local government law and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local government law and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting Monitoring Officers with statutory duties.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise council officers and elected members on governance and constitutional matters.
• Support the Monitoring Officer with statutory responsibilities.
• Provide legal insight on FOI and regulatory complaints.
• Ensure decision-making meets standards of transparency and good governance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Risk management

Communication

Knowledge of local government law

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in East London is seeking an experienced Governance Lawyer to advise on complex constitutional and governance issues at the heart of local decision-making.

Role

Senior Governance Lawyer

Location / Rate / Contract

Location: East London

Rate: £45-55ph LTD (£48.46ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £43.24ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay)

Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Advise council officers, Cabinet Members, committees, and elected members on governance and constitutional matters.
• Support the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer with statutory responsibilities.
• Provide legal insight on FOI, subject access requests, and regulatory complaints.
• Ensure decision-making meets the highest standards of transparency and good governance.

About You / Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive.
• Strong knowledge of local government law and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting Monitoring Officers with statutory duties.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and communication skills.

Contact

For opportunities of interest, please contact the recruiter.

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Governance Lawyer
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: East London
• Posted: Sep 8, 2025
• Closes: Oct 9, 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time