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Associate - Local Government Governance

Anthony Collins
BirminghamHybrid4mo ago
Employment
Permanent Full Time
Seniority
Junior

About the role

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 and 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 

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