Head of Governance and Compliance

12 hours ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team as the Head of Legal, providing high-quality legal advice and guidance to elected members, senior officers, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong background in local government law and experience in managing a team of professionals.

About the Job

  • The Head of Legal will be responsible for leading the Council's legal services, including data protection and information governance functions.
  • They will provide high-level legal expertise to the Council's leadership team, senior officers, and elected councillors.
  • The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience of providing high-quality legal advice and guidance in a complex environment.
  • Experience of local authority decision-making and providing advice and guidance to elected members.
  • Experience of interpreting information, with a flexible and creative problem-solving approach, making rational, realistic, and sound decisions.

About Us

Basildon Borough Council serves a population of approximately 172,000 people and is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of residents and offer a range of benefits, including pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £85,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits, including pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.



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