£50,269 - £54,495 per annum

We are looking to appoint two proactive Lawyers to deliver high-quality legal services to the Combined Authority.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is essential:

• contracts and general commercial matters (including grant funding agreements);
• commissioning and procurement
• local authority governance
• information governance law (including FOI and data protection)
• employment

About you:

As well as the relevant experience outlined above, you will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and qualities:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to develop strong working relationships with a range of internal and external partners; and
• ability to manage a substantial caseload.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

To Apply

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:

John Softly, Assistant Director of Legal and Governance by email: John.Softly@northeast-ca.gov.uk

For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk

Closing date: 19 October 2025

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