3 -4 Month Contract With A local Authority

To provide expert legal advice and support on all aspects of governance, constitutional matters, and decision-making within the organisation. This senior role is key to ensuring that legal and regulatory frameworks are adhered to and that corporate governance is robust, transparent, and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality legal advice on governance, constitutional, and administrative law matters.
  

• Advise on committee structures, decision-making processes, and powers under relevant legislation (e.g., Local Government Act 2000, etc.).
  

• Support the review and maintenance of the organisation’s constitution, standing orders, and delegations.
  

• Draft and review legal documents, reports, and committee papers to ensure compliance and legal integrity.
  

• Attend and advise at committee meetings, cabinet, full council, or equivalent governance forums.
  

• Advise senior officers, elected members, or board members on conduct, ethical standards, and governance risk.
  

• Keep abreast of relevant legal developments and ensure these are incorporated into governance practices.
  

• Provide training and briefings to staff and elected/board members on governance and constitutional matters.
  

• Support or lead on governance aspects of corporate projects, restructures, or shared services.
  

• Contribute to the development and implementation of governance improvement plans.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) eligible to practise in England & Wales.
  

• Significant post-qualification experience in public law or governance law.
  

• Strong knowledge of local government law, constitutional law, and decision-making procedures.
  

• Proven ability to advise confidently at a senior level, including presenting in committees.
  

• Excellent communication, analytical, and drafting skills.
  

• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload independently.