Senior Lawyer

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide high-quality legal advice on local government law matters, prepare reports, and occasionally attend Council meetings. The position requires qualifications as a solicitor or barrister and offers a permanent contract with a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High quality legal advice in local government law.
• Preparation and presentation of legal reports.
• Developing policies and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent legal advice to clients.
• Prepare reports for the Council and committees.
• Attend meetings to present legal advice.

Skills

Legal advice

Data protection

Public law expertise

Constitutional law

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Lawyer

Job description

Working hours : 35 hours per week

Contract type : Permanent

Closing date : 12 July 2024

This role is subject to :

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Lawyer / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate

A vacancy in the position of Senior Lawyer (Grade 10) has arisen within the Democratic Services Legal Team, which forms part of the Governance Group within Manchester City Council’s Legal and Democratic Services Department. The team provides legal advice in relation to local government law, constitutional matters and decision-making, and on information governance matters including data protection, Freedom of Information, the Environmental Information Regulations and RIPA. It also advises on election law, as well as on Members' Standards matters including complaints alleging breaches of the Council’s Code of Conduct for Members.

The role requires the delivery of consistent, high quality legal advice and, where appropriate, briefings and training to clients in relation to the law within the team’s practice areas. It also involves the development of associated policies, procedures and guidance. In addition, it will require the preparation of reports to the Council, the Executive and committees and, on occasion, attendance at such meetings to present reports and / or provide legal advice.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Stephen Hollard, Head of Legal (Governance) – email : [e-mail]; telephone : [phone].