Job reference REQ00000018749
Date posted 04/08/2025
Application closing date 19/08/2025
Location: Various Locations (Penrith, Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness)
Salary: £56,883 - £59,198
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours/week)
Job description
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Team at the Westmorland and Furness Council headquarters in Kendal, Cumbria. This role involves handling corporate and governance legal work, providing advice on local government law, constitutional matters, decision-making processes, and strategic projects.
The successful candidate will have experience in advising on local government issues, including Members' Standards, complaints regarding breaches of the Council’s Code of Conduct, and Ombudsman matters. Excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and familiarity with local authority governance are essential.
Responsibilities
* Providing legal advice on local government law and governance matters
* Preparing reports and legal opinions for the Council, committees, and officers
* Attending council committees and working groups
* Handling Members' Standards and Ombudsman complaints
Requirements
* Experience working in or with local authorities
* Knowledge of local authority governance and legal procedures
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* Good IT literacy and research skills
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, enhanced leave, and various perks. For more information, visit our Careers site.
Additional information
For queries or informal discussions, contact Julia Krier at Julia.krier@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk. Applications close on 19th August 2025. We offer flexible interview options and sponsorship for eligible Skilled Worker Visa applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting diversity and inclusion, with guaranteed interviews for certain groups.
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