Information Governance Lawyer

Wokingham Borough Council
📍 Wokingham, England, United Kingdom 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Information Governance Lawyer to join our Legal & Information Governance team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As Information Governance Lawyer, you will proactively implement a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice, acting as an expert advisor on law, best practice, and procedure. Representing the Council's interests, you will conduct significant and politically sensitive legal matters with minimal supervision, ensuring good governance arrangements support effective decision-making, while deputising for the Principal Lawyer and Team Leader to advise members and officers in public and private meetings.


You'll manage a complex portfolio involving high-risk legal advice, contractual issues, and service delivery challenges, while contributing to the delivery of the LIGS service plan and coaching staff to develop their skills. Collaborating with internal departments, senior leadership, an...

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Job Details

  • Location Wokingham, England
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Category Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
  • Posted Date June 21, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 31, 2026