Governance Lawyer – Corporate Law Team

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Governance Lawyer – Corporate Law Team

Brighton & Hove City Council

Permanent contract, 37 hours p/week

SCALE M11 – M9 £38,626 – £49,764 plus £8,000 per annum market supplement

Closing date:  Wednesday 19^th March 2025

Interview date: week commencing 31^st March 2025

Are you an able and motivated self-starter who is a qualified solicitor or legal executive and is interested in a new challenge? Come and join our award-winning Legal Services team by the sea!

You will provide solution-focused advice on governance issues.  As a member of the Corporate Law Team, you will work closely with the Council’s Monitoring Officer and will be involved in a wide range of public law matters such as the Constitution, elections, Local Government Reform and Devolution, member conduct and information law. The Team also provides Monitoring Officer support to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

Some experience in public law is preferable for this role. Excellent attention to detail as well as client care, communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to develop in the role are essential. Brighton & Hove City Council Legal Services is recognised by Lexcel as an excellent, well-led service. We have had many award successes, including winning the 2024 LLG Legal Team of the year.

We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package, including a local government pension, flexible working and employee discount benefits. We offer hybrid working, with part of the week in the office in Hove Town Hall.

We take diversity and inclusivity seriously and are looking to build a service which reflects the community which we represent. We are committed to retaining and developing our employees.

Please contact victoria.simpson@brighton-hove.gov.uk if you would like to discuss the role.

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