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Director of Law and Governance

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£550 - £600 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Director of Law and Governance for a local authority in London.
  • This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and pays between £550 to £600 per day umbrella, negotiable.
  • The contract is for three months and requires a qualified solicitor with experience in a similar senior leadership role.
  • Key responsibilities include providing leadership to the legal team and acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer.
  • Candidates should possess excellent negotiation skills and a strong understanding of political sensitivity, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in London, which needs a revolutionary Director of Law and Governance to lead their team. This role will put you at the helm of the council's legal team.

This role can be done on a hybrid basis and pays £550 to £600 per day umbrella (negotiable). This is a three-month contract.

Key responsibilities of the Director of Law and Governance role:

  • Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of the council's plan.
  • Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in accordance with S.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
  • Partner with the Chief Solicitor at a neighbouring council to ensure cohesive leadership across the Bi-Borough Legal service.
  • This is a politically restricted post

Essential skills and experience:

  • Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management.
  • A qualified solicitor with experience in a similar senior leadership role, including serving as a Monitoring Officer
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
  • Political sensitivity and a belief in local democracy and accountability.

.Benefits included with the Director of Law and Governance position:

  • Hybrid working
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible hours
  • Part-Time Considered (Minimum of Three Days a Week)

If this Director of Law and Governance role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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