Assistant Lawyer / Lawyer - Local Government (Temporary Contract) Birkenhead, Merseyside (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote) PAYE: £60.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £77.71 per hour 36 hours per week Initial 12-week contract Start date: 30 March 2026Ribble Recruitment is assisting a local authority with the recruitment of an Assistant Lawyer / Lawyer to join their Law and Governance Directorate on an interim basis. This role will provide high-quality legal advice and services across a range of local government matters while supporting the council in delivering effective governance and lawful decision-making.This is a hybrid role based in Birkenhead, requiring three days per week in the office and two days remote.The RoleYou will support the council and its departments by delivering legal advice and representation across a variety of local government functions. The position plays a key role in ensuring the council operates within a sound legal framework while protecting its interests and objectives.Key responsibilities include:Providing legal advice to councillors, officers, and council servicesDrafting legal agreements, contracts, and formal documentationConducting negotiations and managing litigation where requiredUndertaking advocacy in courts, tribunals, and statutory appealsPreparing and presenting reports for committees, panels, and governance bodiesSupporting council departments on legal compliance, governance, and regulatory mattersParticipating in project teams to ..... full job details .....