Posted 1 month ago
Associate - Local Government Governance
BirminghamHybrid
AI Summary
An Associate advises monitoring officers and in-house legal teams on complex local government governance and constitutional matters, supporting investigations, conduct and committee issues, and governance change projects.
About this role
Do you want to use your governance expertise to support ambitious local authorities on high‑impact projects?
We are looking for a candidate in either our Birmingham or Manchester office to join our Local Government and Planning team as an Associate, advising monitoring officers and in‑house legal teams on complex governance and constitutional matters. You will work with a friendly, collaborative and values‑driven team, led by nationally recognised governance specialists, on some of the most interesting and impactful matters in the sector.
We are looking for a candidate in either our Birmingham or Manchester office to join our Local Government and Planning team as an Associate, advising monitoring officers and in‑house legal teams on complex governance and constitutional matters. You will work with a friendly, collaborative and values‑driven team, led by nationally recognised governance specialists, on some of the most interesting and impactful matters in the sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on constitutions, delegations and governance frameworks.
- Supporting and/or conducting investigations and standards matters.
- Advising on member/officer conduct, decision‑making and committee governance.
- Supporting clients through governance change, including LGR and structural change.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales), ideally c.3+ years’ governance experience.
- Strong local government governance background, in‑house or private practice.
- Excellent drafting, analysis and communication skills; confident advising at pace.
- Able to manage competing deadlines and work independently and collaboratively.
- Proactive, solutions‑focused approach and genuine interest in public sector clients.
Benefits
- Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities
- For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
- The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
- All IT equipment and support for effective home working
- An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise
Skills
Case ManagementCommittee GovernanceConstitutions And DelegationsDrafting And AnalysisEngland And Wales BarristerEngland And Wales SolicitorGovernance Change And LGRInvestigations And StandardsLocal Government GovernanceMember/officer Conduct
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