A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lead Lawyer to assist with the Council’s corporate and governance legal work.

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience and have a good working knowledge in some or all of the following:

• Responsible for legal advice regarding corporate grants – including grant agreements, subsidy control advice and associated governance across the Council
• Experience of preparing and reviewing grant agreements – for both receipt of and award of grants
• Advising on decision records including key decisions, committee, Cabinet and Council reports
• Attending committees as required
• Dealing with other governance legal advice as required.

Who we are looking for…

You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems.

You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge.

A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required.

You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.

Other duties will include dealing with a range of matter including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required.

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. 

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

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Julia Krier on Julia.krier@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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