Director of Law and Governance

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Director of Law and Governance on a 3 months contract.

Hybrid Working, Part-Time Considered (Minimum of Three Days a Week)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our client as the Director of Law and Governance. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for leading our 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 recommendations.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of our client’s srategic 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.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management.
• Capacity to foster an open, trusting culture, lead change, and inspire high performance.
• Strong discretion and initiative in handling complex issues.
• Highly developed relationship management and networking skills
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Political sensitivity and a belief in local democracy and accountability.
• Experience in a similar senior leadership role, including serving as Monitoring Officer.

If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call us directly.