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Governance Lawyer
CR/007556_1787873717
Posted: 27/08/2026
- £65 - £80 per hour
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Governance Lawyer
Local Authority
Locum 3+ Months
Remote
A large northern local authority is seeking a locum Governance Lawyer to assist the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer with governance matters. This is a locum role for at least 3 months, with a view to extend.
The work may include a range of governance-related matters such as dealing with member complaints and queries, advising on the constitution and providing legal advice around lawful decision-making and good governance.
Prior experience of local authority governance is required, ideally from a large or unitary council.
Part-time and full-time applicants are encouraged to apply.
The role can be worked fully remotely.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Chloë Cameron
Principal Consultant and Team Leader