Head of Legal/DMO
Posted 2 days ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Head of Legal/Deputy Monitoring Officer role at a South East local authority is a key leadership position aimed at guiding legal services during a transformative period. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with governance standards while advising on complex legal matters. This interim position is expected to last between 3 to 6 months, with a competitive day rate offered. The role requires a qualified legal professional with significant local authority experience and a collaborative leadership style.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the council's legal services team.
- Support the Monitoring Officer in ensuring good governance and compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements.
- Advise elected members, senior officers, and committees on complex legal and governance matters.
- Oversee high-profile legal matters across areas such as planning, contracts & procurement, housing, and litigation.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient legal services aligned with corporate objectives.
Key Skills:
- Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with significant local authority experience.
- Proven track record at a senior legal level within a local government environment.
- Strong working knowledge of local government law, governance, and decision-making processes.
- Confident communicator with political acumen and a collaborative leadership style.
- Able to hit the ground running and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
Salary: £700.00 Weekly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Interim Head of Legal/Deputy Monitoring Officer
South East Local Authority Competitive Day Rate 3-6 months Contract
An ambitious and forward-thinking local authority in the South East is seeking an experienced Head of Legal/Deputy Monitoring Officer to join on an interim basis. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape legal services and support the council through a dynamic period of change and development.
Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the council's legal services team.
Support the Monitoring Officer in ensuring good governance and compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements.
Advise elected members, senior officers, and committees on complex legal and governance matters.
Oversee high-profile legal matters across areas such as planning, contracts & procurement, housing, and litigation.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient legal services aligned with corporate objectives.
About You:
Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with significant local authority experience.
Proven track record at a senior legal level within a local government environment.
Strong working knowledge of local government law, governance, and decision-making processes.
Confident communicator with political acumen and a collaborative leadership style.
Able to hit the ground running and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
Contract Details:
Duration: 3 to 6 months initially, with potential for extension.
Location: Hybrid working arrangement (South East-based council).
Rate: Competitive day rate (inside IR35).
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal professional to make a tangible impact within a supportive and committed local government team.
To apply or find out more, please contact in confidence.
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