Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer
Working Pattern:
3 to 4 days per week, can allow for flexible working and compressed hours
Working Arrangement:
Hybrid working, office attendance once per week
Daily rate:
D.O.E.
Contract Length:
Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer
to join a Local Authority. This is a key role where you will help uphold good governance across the council and provide 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
and working closely with
Councillors
to address legal queries.
Line management
of a team
Providing expert legal advice on a variety of matters, sound knowledge of Local Government law across directorates is vital
Office attendance required
once per week
Candidate Profile:
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 applying, please send your CV to ##### or call 07441 916 438 for further details.