Lawyer (Hybrid)

Lawyer (Hybrid) needed in Sheffield, up to £60ph PAYE – Reference: 000A E8A7 / 1

We are looking for a lawyer with ideally significant experience of local authority governance to provide short term corporate governance support to cover for a period of staff absence. 

Work will include:

·       advising on the legal requirements and limitations of a committee system of governance (including area committees)

·       advising on the legal requirements of the Council’s Constitution and contributing to a review of the constitution

·       contributing to/advising on/reviewing/drafting policy documents and protocols connected with the operation of the constitution and the committee system

·       advising on the scheme of delegations within the Constitution and the requirements for reports to decision-makers

·       advising on local government constitutional and administrative law

·       attending meetings as required

Candidates must ideally have current experience of advising on/drafting local authority constitutions. 

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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