12-Month Fixed term Contract
About us
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government.
We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems.
We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced solicitor to join our in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with expertise in Company Law, Governance, Local Government law including standard issues, judicial reviews, housing, planning, licensing, procurement, and commercial contracts. You will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of public and company law matters, including litigation, legislative implementation, and internal corporate matters. You will also support LGA partner organisations or subsidiary companies.
You must be confident managing multiple complex matters concurrently, be collaborative in your approach, possess strong technical and interpersonal skills, and adopt a risk-based and confidential approach to problem-solving.
To apply
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
Significant experience in resolving complex and sensitive legal issues in public law and corporate governance.
Practical knowledge in Local Government law and related areas, including planning, procurement, commercial contracts, and grant funding.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality, proactive and timely legal services tailored to clients’ needs.
Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills, with a strong concern for order, accuracy, and meeting deadlines.
Up-to-date understanding of legal issues affecting local government and the LGA.
Articulate communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and an ability to convey complex ideas in plain English.
Flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude and adaptable to changing requirements.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
Interview Date:
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”. Please contact us via if you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
Our benefits
LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).
Flexible & agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.
Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals
The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.
Family friendly policies
Our values & behaviours
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
how we work with each other
how we work with our members and stakeholders
our expectations for ourselves and each other
Our values are:
Collaboration –
Inclusion –
Ambition –
Respect –
