Legal Support and Deputy Governance Officer

4 days ago


Basildon, United Kingdom Coyles Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Legal Support and Deputy Monitoring Officer to join our team at Coyle Personnel Ltd. This is a 6-month temporary contract with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, ensuring that compliance and governance matters are adhered to, whilst ensuring collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • We are looking for an experienced legal professional, fully qualified solicitor (or barrister), with a current practicing certificate, who has extensive experience in local government and experience of being a Monitoring Officer.
  • The successful person will support a new acting MO as well as provide technical legal support, particularly in the areas of report writing and governance. They will work with the Acting MO and Legal Service to ensure that the council's democratic and decision-making arrangements operate effectively in accordance with relevant legislation and the Council's Constitution.
  • The postholder will ensure that the Council acts lawfully and advise on any changes in the law that may affect all or part of the Council. Providing high-quality legal advice to the council, its members, and officers on legal and procedural matters.
  • Alongside the Acting MO, they will work closely with the Chief Executive and s151 Officer to drive improvements in governance in all areas of the Council and consider and recommend action in connection with any corporate governance, legal, procedural, or constitutional issues which arise and drive effective collaboration across the Council, including with Members, to support delivery of corporate priorities.
What We Offer

The above is a brief overview of the role. Details and specification will be provided should you be successful.



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