Employer: Wokingham Borough CouncilSalary: £46,142 - £51,357 Per Annum (Pay award pending)Location: Shute End, Wokingham, Wokingham Borough CouncilContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeHours: 37 hours per weekDBS Check: NoClosing Date: 05/07/2026 at 23:00Reference: 713429 We have an excellent opportunity for an Information Governance Lawyer to join our Legal & Information Governance team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full‑time, permanent basis. In this role you will establish a consistent corporate approach to legal advice, acting as an expert advisor on law, best practice and procedure. You will represent the Council’s interests, conduct significant and politically sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision, and deputise for the Principal Lawyer and Team Leader to advise members and officers in public and private meetings. Key Responsibilities
Act as a senior professional expert delivering high‑quality, progressive legal and procedural advice on complex, high‑risk, or politically sensitive matters to senior leaders, members and stakeholders across the Council. Conduct significant legal cases and investigations with minimal supervision, ensuring good governance arrangements are in place to support effective decision‑making and the protection of the Council’s rights. Step in for the Principal Lawyer, Team Leader and Head of Legal & Information Governance Services to advise members at public and private meetings, and to review and clear officer reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Committees. Recommend areas for service improvement based on data and contribute to training officers and members on relevant legal developments, policies and their implementation in a timely manner. Assist in managing, coaching and supporting lawyers and other officers within the legal team to ensure the delivery of priorities, efficient functioning and the development of professional skills.
Candidate Requirements
Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives – the latter suitably authorised by CILEX to work unsupervised. Adaptable and highly organised to manage projects. Comprehensive knowledge of information governance law. Competent IT user, team player and confident managing a wide case load. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of people both internally and externally. Previous local government experience is not required but would be advantageous.
Benefits
Generous annual leave: 31 days (increasing by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service) plus bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme. GP Helpline – available 7 days a week. Employee Assistance Programme – including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline. Free eye tests and flu vaccines. Free onsite gym at Shute End Offices. Salary sacrifice schemes – including car and cycle to work. Local and lifestyle discounts. Move through menopause course. Sports and social group activities (running, football, cricket and more). Learning and development opportunities. Employee networks. Other benefits available – see Council website.
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