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Governance Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector
Melton Mowbray · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£55 – £65 an hour
Job type
contract
Location
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Category
Banking and Financial Services

Job Description

Governance Lawyer



Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

East Midlands


Remote working


£55-65 per hour


Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for a Governance Lawyer at a reputable Local Authority based in the East Midlands. This a locum position, offering remote working and the liklihood of a long term contract.


The successful interim Governance Lawyer will support on a range of governance matters across the Council, including but not limited to:




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


Advise committees and Full Council around lawful decision-making and good governance.


Assist with the handling of complaints relating to the member code of conduct and the Police and Crime Panel


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 local government constitutional and administrative law


Attending meetings as required



The successful Governance Lawyer will have previous local authority experience of constitution and governance matters.


If you are interested, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.



Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. xwzovoh Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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