Location: Hybrid office and remote working as led by business need – with main presence at The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Salary: £50,269 to £54,495 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Assistant Director Legal and Governance

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
• 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

The closing date for applications is midnight on 19th October 2025. For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk