Senior Lawyer - Lead Commercial & Governance (Public Sector)

Cumberland Council is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our Legal Services team in Carlisle. You will lead a small team and manage your own caseload of commercial matters, including contracts, grants, procurement and company law, advising officers, councillors and committees.

The role focuses on strategic legal advice, cost-effective service delivery, and compliance with professional standards, with deputising for the Monitoring Officer when required.