The Role
The role involves advising local authorities on governance matters, supporting investigations, and managing governance changes with a focus on public sector clients.
Summary Generated by Built In
Do you want to use your governance expertise to support ambitious local authorities on high‑impact projects?
We are looking for a candidate in either our Birmingham or Manchester office to join our Local Government and Planning team as an Associate, advising monitoring officers and in‑house legal teams on complex governance and constitutional matters. You will work with a friendly, collaborative and values‑driven team, led by nationally recognised governance specialists, on some of the most interesting and impactful matters in the sector.
We are looking for a candidate in either our Birmingham or Manchester office to join our Local Government and Planning team as an Associate, advising monitoring officers and in‑house legal teams on complex governance and constitutional matters. You will work with a friendly, collaborative and values‑driven team, led by nationally recognised governance specialists, on some of the most interesting and impactful matters in the sector.
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
About
Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose – to “improve lives, communities and society". For over 50 years, we’ve been successfully combining market-leading legal expertise with a commitment to excellence and long-term relationships underpinned by a strong set of values. What makes Anthony Collins Solicitors distinctive, beyond simply being a sector-specialist law firm, is our people and the values we share. We’re extremely proud of the calibre of people that we attract; people who are inspired by our values, motivated by our vision and work with our clients to positively influence the society and communities we are building together.
Skills Required
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
- 3+ years' governance experience
- Strong local government governance background
- Excellent drafting, analysis and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach
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What We Do
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP is a national sector-specialist law firm with a clear purpose to improve lives, communities, and society. They deliver accessible and pragmatic legal advice across various sectors including health and social care, education, housing, charities, local government, social business, and legal services for individuals.
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