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A great opportunity has arisen in our head office in the beautiful market town of Kendal in Cumbria and within our Legal Team for a Senior Lawyer to assist with the Council’s corporate and governance legal work.

Who we are looking for…

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience and knowledge in:

• Management and supervision of a Lead Lawyer specialising in corporate grants – including grant agreements, subsidy control advice and associated governance
• Advising on decision records including key decisions, committee, Cabinet and Council reports
• Responsible for performance management information and data within the legal team regarding grants
• Business partnering
• Attending committees as required
• Advice on scheme of delegation and Constitutional matters
• Dealing with other governance legal advice as required.

You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. You will have experience of working in a local authority and/or knowledge of local authority governance.  A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.

Other duties will include attending Council Committees and working groups as required.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Julia Krier on Julia.krier@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 14/06/2026

Interview date: w/c 29/06/2026

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £56,883.00 - £59,198.00

Location: Cumbria / Various, Cumbria

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Solicitor