Local Government Lawyer

Local Government Lawyer Fully Remote | £51,129 - £55,605 | PermanentA forward-thinking public sector organisation is looking to appoint a versatile and pragmatic lawyer into a newly created position within its legal team.This is a genuinely broad local government role suited to someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and solving problems collaboratively rather than staying narrowly within one specialism.

The team is particularly interested in lawyers with experience across at least two of the following areas:Commercial contracts and procurementLitigation and dispute resolutionGovernance and public lawThat said, this appointment is far more about mindset than ticking every technical box.

You’ll be joining a supportive and modern legal function where lawyers are trusted to manage their own caseloads, build strong relationships with internal clients, and contribute across a wide range of interesting local government matters.

You will:Manage a varied caseload across multiple areas of local government lawProvide practical, solutions-focused legal advice to officers and stakeholdersDraft, negotiate and advise on contracts, governance and contentious mattersSupport the organisation on complex and high-profile projectsWork closely with colleagues across different service areasPlay a key role in shaping a newly created position with scope to growAbout YouAround 5 years’ PQE, although applications from those outside this range are welcomedExperience handling your own caseload with minimal supervisionStrong communication skills and commercial awarenessA pragmatic and collaborative approachThe confidence to work across a broad range of issuesLocal government experience or transferable public sector/private practice experienceWhat’s on OfferFully remote workingSalary of £51,129 - £55,605Newly created role with long-term scopeVaried and intellectually engaging caseloadSupportive and flexible team cultureStrong work/life balanceThis role would particularly suit someone who enjoys being a true generalist and wants the flexibility of fully remote working without sacrificing quality of work or responsibility.

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