23 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 inperson 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 organisations 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 inperson meetings.
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.