2-3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• A Combined Authority is seeking a Locum Lawyer for a temporary assignment lasting approximately 12 weeks.

• This is a hybrid role based in North Yorkshire, requiring attendance at in-person meetings and committee sessions.

• Due to the sensitive nature of the work, the successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting following appointment.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Conduct a full review of the organisation's constitution, ensuring legal and operational alignment.

• Collaborate with the Finance Department to develop and implement a comprehensive scheme of delegation.

• Provide legal and procedural support to the Independent Remuneration Panel in reviewing the remuneration of designated roles.

• Work alongside finance colleagues to contribute to the Annual Governance Statement and oversee ongoing monitoring of related actions.

Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrable legal experience within the public sector, ideally in a local authority or combined authority context.

• Strong knowledge and experience in governance law, including reviewing constitutions and formulating schemes of delegation.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise senior stakeholders and support formal panels or committees.

• Experience working on issues relating to remuneration panels, statutory governance, or regulatory compliance is desirable.

• Strong collaborative approach with the ability to work across departments and provide legally sound, pragmatic advice.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid – with work based in North Yorkshire and occasional attendance at in-person meetings.

Locum Lawyer (Governance)