Interim Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Interim Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Location: South West England

Contract: Interim / Locum

Working Arrangements: Office attendance preferred

Vivid Resourcing is currently working with a local authority in the South West of England seeking an experienced Interim Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer to provide senior-level leadership and support across its legal services function.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing the legal team, providing strategic legal advice to senior officers and elected members, and supporting the authority’s governance arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight of the council’s legal services.
• Undertake Deputy Monitoring Officer responsibilities.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on complex legal and governance matters.
• Support the Monitoring Officer in ensuring the council operates within its statutory and constitutional framework.
• Oversee the delivery of legal services across the authority.
• Provide advice on local government law, constitutional matters and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• Significant local government legal experience.
• Previous experience at Head of Legal, Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer level.
• Strong knowledge of local government legislation and governance.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and leadership.

Working Arrangements

The council would ideally like someone able to attend the office, although specific working arrangements can be discussed.

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Charlie Rigby

Vivid Resourcing

Telephone: 0161 470 5505

Email: Charlie.Rigby@vividresourcing.com