Salary: £56,883 - £59,198 

Location: Kendal, Penrith, Barrow (with agile working and working from home)

About this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced legal professional to provide advice and support on a range of corporate and governance matters. You will work on strategic projects, handle code of conduct complaints, advise on LGO issues, and support information governance as required. You will also review and comment on ODRs, Cabinet, Council, and Committee reports, as well as attend Council Committees and working groups as required, contributing to effective decision-making and governance.

Who we are looking for
To thrive in our Legal Team, you will bring solid experience in local government law and governance. You will have:

• Experience in providing legal advice on local government law, constitutional matters, decision-making processes, and preparing reports for Council, the Executive, committees, and officer decisions.
• Knowledge of governance issues for strategic projects, Members’ Standards matters (including Code of Conduct for Members complaints), and Local Government Ombudsman matters and complaints.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

You will be a collaborative team player who stays calm under pressure and consistently meets deadlines. With strong problem-solving skills, you will support colleagues and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Confidence in using IT systems and electronic resources for legal research is essential to succeed in this role.

If you have strong governance expertise and enjoy working on varied projects, we would like to hear from you.

What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification
Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 07/12/2025

Interview date: w/c 15/12/2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.