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Director of Law and Governance

Director of Law and Governance

Remedy Recruitment Group

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

This position is for a Director of Law and Governance at a London Council, requiring a motivated leader with extensive experience.
The role involves overseeing legal and governance services, managing a high-performing team, and advising elected officials on complex matters.
Candidates should have significant experience in legal and governance roles, though the specific number of years required is not stated.
The position includes responsibilities such as acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer and supporting the implementation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.
Salary details are not specified, but the role offers a chance to contribute to an ambitious and influential London borough.

About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join a London Council as the Director of Law and Governance. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for leading their legal and governance services, overseeing a high-performing team that includes legal services, committee services, elections, land charges, coroner services, member support, the mayoralty office, and information services.

You will support and advise elected members and officers on complex, high-profile matters that span planning, capital programs, workforce change, new legislation, and implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Corporate Services/Monitoring Officer, this position offers the chance to contribute to an ambitious and influential London borough.

Key Responsibilities: Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of Westminster's Fairer Westminster plan.

Collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of legal and governance practices and prepare services for future challenges.

Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in accordance with S.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

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