Public Sector Lawyer - Manchester North West
An opportunity has arisen to join the legal team of a prominent public body dedicated to driving growth and prosperity across the North of England. This is an opportunity to influence major projects and contribute to the region's success.
Salary: 55,000 - 62,000 per annum
Location:
Manchester (Hybrid). Flexible location across the North of England, with regular presence required in the Manchester office. About the Role: The In-house legal counsel will provide legal counsel on a diverse portfolio, including governance, compliance, procurement, and commercial law. You will: Advise on public law, contracts, and information governance. Draft and review legal documents. Manage legal risk and ensure compliance. Contribute to policy development. Build strong stakeholder relationships. Deputise for the Monitoring Officer. Candidate Profile: We welcome applications from ambitious lawyers with 5+ years' PQE. You may have a background in: Private Practice:
Experience in law firm with a strong public sector practice, specialising in local government, planning, construction, or commercial law. In-house:
Proven experience in a local authority, government department, or large public sector organisation, ideally working closely with the Deputy Monitoring Officer. Essential Skills: Understanding of UK public law and governance frameworks. Strong knowledge of contract law and procurement. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive and solution-oriented approach. You need to be living and eligible to work in the UK to be suitable for this position. If you are interested in this position, please apply via this Link or contact Phil Crew on LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed). If this role isn't quite right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn or look at The Resolute Group website.
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Manchester (Hybrid). Flexible location across the North of England, with regular presence required in the Manchester office. About the Role: The In-house legal counsel will provide legal counsel on a diverse portfolio, including governance, compliance, procurement, and commercial law. You will: Advise on public law, contracts, and information governance. Draft and review legal documents. Manage legal risk and ensure compliance. Contribute to policy development. Build strong stakeholder relationships. Deputise for the Monitoring Officer. Candidate Profile: We welcome applications from ambitious lawyers with 5+ years' PQE. You may have a background in: Private Practice:
Experience in law firm with a strong public sector practice, specialising in local government, planning, construction, or commercial law. In-house:
Proven experience in a local authority, government department, or large public sector organisation, ideally working closely with the Deputy Monitoring Officer. Essential Skills: Understanding of UK public law and governance frameworks. Strong knowledge of contract law and procurement. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive and solution-oriented approach. You need to be living and eligible to work in the UK to be suitable for this position. If you are interested in this position, please apply via this Link or contact Phil Crew on LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on (phone number removed). If this role isn't quite right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn or look at The Resolute Group website.
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