Legal Officer

Legal Officer North of England (Hybrid/Flexible with regular travel to a Manchester office) Permanent Full-time Competitive + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a respected public-sector organisation seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Officer to join its Legal and Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working across a broad range of legal, governance, procurement and compliance matters within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. You''ll play a key role in ensuring legal and governance processes operate efficiently while providing practical advice to internal stakeholders. The position offers varied work, exposure to high-profile projects, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational initiatives while developing your expertise across multiple legal disciplines. The Role Working closely with senior legal colleagues, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a diverse portfolio of work including commercial contracts, procurement, governance, information law and compliance. You will also act as the organisation''s designated Information Officer, supporting compliance with UK GDPR, Freedom of Information legislation and wider records management obligations. Key Responsibilities Provide practical legal advice across commercial contracts, procurement, governance and information law. Draft, review and manage a wide ..... full job details .....