Senior Legal Services Director
4 days ago
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking a highly skilled Governance and Compliance Expert to join their Legal team.
About the RoleAs the Senior Legal Services Director, you will play a crucial role in providing sound legal advice to officers, members, and the mayor. Your expertise will be essential in navigating complex governance and compliance issues, ensuring that the authority operates within the bounds of relevant laws and regulations.
You will be responsible for managing the legal services team, allocating tasks, and supporting the Director in evolving legal functions. Your ability to present complex information and strategy advice to senior stakeholders will be vital in driving decision-making and achieving the authority's goals.
Key Responsibilities- Acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer, providing timely legal advice on governance and compliance matters
- Providing holistic advice across legal, statutory, and due diligence issues, including procurement and management of external resources
- Managing the legal services team, allocating tasks, and supporting the Director
- Presenting complex information and strategy advice to corporate leadership, the Metro Mayor, and other key stakeholders
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- Proven experience in public sector governance and compliance
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Able to make risk-based legal judgments and maintain high standards of professional conduct
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
We also provide an excellent benefits package, including:
- 26/31 days annual leave
- Generous employer-contribution pension scheme
- Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options
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