Head of Legal Services

5 days ago


Hereford, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

**Interim Head of Legal Services & Deputy Monitoring Officer - Remote Working - £550 - £750 per day Umbrella - Midlands**

This assignment will be for an initial period of **3-6 months** to cover permanent recruitment into the post. The role will be worked on a **remote working basis**, however office attendance for statutory meetings may be required on occasion. The Authority are seeking someone for either 4 or 5 days per week.

**Duties may include**:

- Leading in house legal team of c40 staff and Democratic Services team c20 staff
- Acting as key partner working closely with Statutory Officers on key strategic issues and FOI complaints
- Acting as key partner with CEx and Statutory Officers, DFE Advisors and DFE Improvement Chair in reporting and monitoring high profile legacy cases and necessary service improvements
- Introducing proactive engagement with Cabinet and Group Leaders on key legal issues impacting the council
- Handling various code of conduct issues and determining complaints on behalf of Monitoring Officer and Appeals and advisor to Standards Panel, recommending new arrangements for handling complaints
- Acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer at all Full Council and Cabinet meetings including supporting Director of Legal and acting as lead advisor to Audit and Governance Committee
- Deputising for Monitoring Officer as required

An attractive **daily rate** of **£550 - £750 Umbrella** is offered for this position dependant on experience.



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