Chief Legal Officer for Local Government

3 weeks ago


Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Broxbourne Full time
Job Description

Post: Shared Head of Legal Services


Salary: Up to £85,000


Location: Cheshunt and Epping


Job Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to fulfill the statutory function of Monitoring Officer for both Councils. As the Chief Legal Officer, you will ensure that the Councils comply with legal and regulatory requirements and demonstrate good governance in decision-making.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal and governance advice to ensure that the principles of good decision-making are adhered to and that risks are appropriately managed.
  • Act as Broxbourne's Data Protection Officer and oversee information governance at Epping.
  • Manage the Legal Teams at both Councils, including conducting performance reviews and team meetings.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the teams to achieve Council objectives.
  • Provide legal services to Broxbourne's partner housing association, B3 Living.
  • Attend and contribute to Council meetings and external bodies.
  • Oversee data protection responsibilities, including GDPR and FOI compliance.
  • Maintain LEXCEL accreditation standards.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have a degree-level education or equivalent and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.


Significant continuous professional development and extensive knowledge and experience in local government law and practice are essential.


Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills are required, along with experience in leading and managing change and service improvements.


Proven leadership and motivational skills, and strong interpersonal skills are also essential.


Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres.


How to Apply: Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council's website.


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