Governance Lawyer

Sheffield (Hybrid Working)
8-Month Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Governance Lawyer to provide short-term corporate governance support covering a period of staff absence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong governance expertise to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting governance frameworks, advising on constitutional and administrative matters, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

* Advising on the legal requirements and limitations of a committee system of governance, including area committees

* Providing guidance on the organisation's Constitution, including contributing to its review and development

* Drafting, reviewing, and advising on policy documents and governance protocols

* Advising on the scheme of delegations and requirements for reports to decision-makers

* Providing expert advice on constitutional and administrative law

* Attending and supporting meetings as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* Significant experience in governance within a public sector or similar environment

* Proven experience advising on and drafting constitutions or equivalent governance frameworks

* Strong knowledge of constitutional and administrative law

* Experience working with or advising on modern committee systems (highly desirable)

* The ability to interpret complex legal concepts and communicate them clearly to non-legal audiences

* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review and process large volumes of documentation quickly