Legal Officer (Hybrid – Manchester)

About the role

We are recruiting a proactive Legal Officer for a respected public‑sector organisation in the North of England. Working hybrid with regular visits to the Manchester office, you will support the Legal & Governance team across commercial, procurement, governance and information‑law matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on commercial contracts, procurement processes, governance and information law.
• Draft, review and manage contracts, tender documentation and related correspondence.
• Maintain legal registers, document‑management systems and governance records.
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, preparing agendas, papers and tracking actions.
• Lead the administration of Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Develop and sustain records‑management and document‑control procedures.
• Monitor contract milestones, obligations and key dates to ensure timely action.
• Support policy development, process improvement and continuous service enhancement.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, delivering responsive legal guidance.

Required profile

• Law degree, CILEX, Paralegal qualification or equivalent legal experience.
• Experience in a legal, governance or public‑sector environment.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts, procurement, governance, data protection and information law.
• Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Understanding of UK GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documentation.
• Familiarity with contract administration and procurement processes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects within a purpose‑driven public sector.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangement with regular travel to Manchester.
• Professional development across multiple legal disciplines.