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 the
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