Senior Lawyer – Contract
Location: London (Hybrid)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Sector: Public Sector / Government Programmes

Role Overview
A major government programme is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide high‑level legal leadership across a complex, high‑visibility transformation initiative. This is a strategic role supporting policy, governance, and delivery at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on legal strategy, advice, and risk management for a large public sector programme.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal, commercial, and policy documentation.
• Provide authoritative guidance on public law, regulatory frameworks, and statutory obligations.
• Support senior stakeholders, programme boards, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and decision‑making across the programme lifecycle.

What You Bring

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practice in England and Wales with extensive public law experience.
• Strong background advising government departments or major public sector programmes.
• Expertise in governance, statutory interpretation, and complex legal frameworks.
• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with pace, precision, and sound judgement in a fast‑moving environment.

Why This Role

• High‑impact work with national significance.
• Opportunity to shape policy and delivery at a strategic level.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven environment.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.

Apply Now
If you’re a seasoned public‑sector legal professional ready to step into a pivotal role, send your CV today and join a programme that drives meaningful change.