Locum Legal Services Director
4 weeks ago
Working Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week, with flexibility for compressed hours
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance required once a week
Daily Rate: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension
About the RoleThis is a key position where you will contribute to upholding good governance across the council and providing strategic legal support to various departments.
Key Responsibilities- Supporting the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency within the council.
- Managing and resolving complaints, working closely with Councillors to address legal queries.
- Line management of a team.
- Providing expert legal advice on a variety of matters, with a strong knowledge of Local Government law across directorates.
- Office attendance required once a week.
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong leadership and governance experience.
- Strong people management skills, with a proven ability to oversee a legal team and work collaboratively with councillors and other stakeholders.
- Able to work a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 4 days per week.
This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to step into a leadership position within a dynamic Local Authority. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV for further details.
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Locum Legal Services Director
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South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerVenn Group is seeking an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer to join a Local Authority on a 3-month contract, with potential for extension.Key Responsibilities:Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency...
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Locum Legal Services Director
4 weeks ago
South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeJob Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerVenn Group is seeking an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer to join a Local Authority on a 3-month contract, with potential for extension.Key Responsibilities:Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency...
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Locum Legal Services Director
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