General Counsel

6 days ago


Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom The Lawyer Events Full time

General Counsel (Deputy Monitoring Officer)

Employer East Midlands Combined County Authority Location Chesterfield, Derbyshire (GB) Salary Up to £80,991 (market supplement can be considered) Closing date 18 Nov 2025

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Vacancy Type Solicitors, Public Sector, Barristers, Public Sector Experience Level Senior Level Contract Permanent Hours Full Time Practice Areas Public Sector/Local Authority

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Shape the Future of the East Midlands – Join EMCCA's New Legal Team
East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the first mayoral combined county authority in the country – a bold new organisation established in 2024 to drive growth and opportunity across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham.

By bringing decision-making closer to our region, we're creating a better connected, more competitive and more prosperous East Midlands.

We're building a brand new legal team with the potential to achieve something special. This is a unique opportunity to join at a formative stage, help design a legal service fit for the future, and play a key role in delivering our ambitious regional agenda – including our flagship Inclusive Growth programme.

About The Role
We're looking for a General Counsel (Deputy Monitoring Officer) to provide strategic legal leadership and ensure EMCCA operates lawfully, transparently and with integrity.

Reporting to the Director of Legal, Governance and Compliance, you will:

  • Lead a new in-house legal team of 12 professionals with an ambition to grow further
  • Oversee external legal providers
  • Provide high level legal advice to senior leaders

As Deputy Monitoring Officer, you will uphold high standards of decision-making and support EMCCA's wider strategic ambitions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape governance and legal frameworks within a newly established Combined County Authority, working at the forefront of devolution in the East Midlands.

About You

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister with strong post-qualification experience in public law, governance or regulation
  • Confident operating at senior level, with excellent judgement and integrity
  • Skilled at leading, influencing and building relationships across complex organisations
  • Ready to thrive in a fast-evolving environment and shape a modern, high-performing legal service

Why EMCCA?
We're a values-driven organisation – lifting our region, working together, making an impact, and being human.

Join us and help build a prosperous, sustainable, and fairer East Midlands from the ground up.

This is your chance to be part of something new – shaping a region, influencing policy, and leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come.

How To Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV (maximum three sides of A4), along with a cover letter outlining your experience and achievements. Your cover letter should include:

  • Why you are interested in joining EMCCA (250 words)
  • What you can bring to EMCCA, including how your skills, knowledge and experience align to the role.

To apply, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact EMCCA HR at -

EMCCA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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