Senior Lawyer - Corporate and Governance - WMF2456e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide advice on corporate and governance matters. The role involves managing code of conduct complaints, advising on local government issues, and attending Council Committees. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in local government law and governance, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience in local government law and governance.
• Ability to advise on constitutional matters and decision-making processes.
• Confidence using IT systems for legal research.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on corporate and governance matters.
• Handle code of conduct complaints and advise on LGO issues.
• Attend Council Committees and contribute to governance.

Skills

Legal advice on local government law

Knowledge of governance issues

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to provide advice and support on a range of corporate and governance matters. You will work on strategic projects, handle code of conduct complaints, advise on LGO issues, and support information governance as required. You will also review and comment on ODRs, Cabinet, Council, and Committee reports, as well as attend Council Committees and working groups as required, contributing to effective decision-making and governance.

Who we are looking for

To thrive in our Legal Team, you will bring solid experience in local government law and governance. You will have:

• Experience in providing legal advice on local government law, constitutional matters, decision-making processes, and preparing reports for Council, the Executive, committees, and officer decisions.
• Knowledge of governance issues for strategic projects, Members’ Standards matters (including Code of Conduct for Members complaints), and Local Government Ombudsman matters and complaints.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

You will be a collaborative team player who stays calm under pressure and consistently meets deadlines. With strong problem-solving skills, you will support colleagues and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Confidence in using IT systems and electronic resources for legal research is essential to succeed in this role.

If you have strong governance expertise and enjoy working on varied projects, we would like to hear from you.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 07/12/2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.