Governance & Regulatory Lawyer

Governance & Regulatory Lawyer – Permanent OpportunityLocation: LeedsWorking Arrangement: Hybrid working – office attendance typically 1 day per weekSalary: £49,000 to £56,000 per annum Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Governance & Regulatory Lawyer to join a dynamic and well-regarded in-house legal team within a major regional public body. This role offers exposure to a broad range of public law disciplines with a particular focus on employment law, litigation, regulatory and governance matters.About the RoleWorking within a well-regarded in-house team, you will provide advice across a broad portfolio of regulatory and governance matters. You’ll play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, supporting decision-making, and advising on complex legal issues that impact strategic projects across the region.Areas of Work Include:Employment law: contracts, TUPE, disciplinaries, redundancies, and organisational changeGovernance: committee arrangements, officer delegations, ethical standards, and constitutional mattersRegulatory and compliance mattersLitigation, including debt recovery and civil claimsInformation governance and data protectionEqualities law and the Public Sector Equality DutyDevolution-related legal work and joint arrangements with other authoritiesAlthough the balance of work will be influenced by service needs, the team is committed to playing to individuals\’ strengths and offering opportunities to broaden experience.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding advice and drafting legal documentation across employment, governance and regulatory mattersSupporting decision-making processes and ensuring legal and procedural complianceWorking collaboratively across departments and supporting colleagues within the legal teamContributing to ongoing improvement of legal services and resilience through development and trainingAbout YouYou will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive entitled to practise in England and Wales. You may have a background in local government, the wider public sector, or relevant private practice experience.We are especially keen to hear from candidates with strong employment law experience, but welcome applications from those with broader regulatory or litigation expertise and the desire to expand into other areas.You will also bring:The ability to communicate complex legal advice clearly and confidentlyA flexible mindset and the willingness to work across multiple legal areasAn interest in public sector innovation and a commitment to service excellenceA collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholdersWhat’s on Offer:28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with serviceGenerous public sector pension schemeFree bus and rail travel across West YorkshireHybrid and agile working supported by modern tech and flexible policiesAccess to online training and support for professional developmentBright, modern officeApply today!