Governance Lawyer

Our client is currently recruiting for a locum Governance Lawyer on an initial 5-month contract.The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis.
The daily rate is up to £500 per day, via an umbrella company, dependent on PQE.The ideal candidate will have experience working within local government, and have strong experience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structures.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Researching and analysing legal issues, interpret laws, rulings, and regulations related to the constitutionCorresponding and negotiating with government departmentsPreparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda on constitutional and governance issuesAdvising clients, governmental bodies, or other entities on the constitutionality of laws, regulations, or actionsPresenting and summarising cases to leadership team, elected members, government officials and judgesExperience required:Experience required in Local GovernmentExperience drafting constitutions and dealing with complex structuresWorking hours:37 hours per week, potential for part-time hoursMonday – FridayPlease note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.