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Interim Legal Support and Governance Specialist

2 months ago


Basildon, United Kingdom Cameron Kennedy Full time

About the Role

Cameron Kennedy is seeking an experienced Interim Legal Support and Governance Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis. As a fully qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practicing certificate and substantial experience in local government, you will provide essential support to our Acting Monitoring Officer and offer technical legal expertise, particularly in governance and report writing.

The Opportunity

  • Provide high-quality legal counsel to our council, its members, and officers on various legal and procedural issues.
  • Ensure the council operates within the law and provide timely advice on legal changes that may impact the organization.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Executive and s151 Officer to enhance governance across the council.
  • Address corporate governance, legal, procedural, or constitutional matters, and foster effective cooperation throughout the organization, including with elected members, to support our council's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the council's democratic processes and decision-making systems are legally sound and compliant with the relevant legislation and the Council's Constitution.
  • Deliver high-quality legal advice on various legal and procedural issues.
  • Provide timely advice on legal changes that may impact the organization.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Executive and s151 Officer to enhance governance across the council.

Requirements

  • Be an effective communicator, capable of ensuring compliance and governance standards are met while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the council.
  • Have substantial experience in local government, including serving as a Monitoring Officer.

Working Arrangements

The postholder will be required to work on-site at least two days per week.