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Interim Head of Legal and DMO

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Job ID:

35729

Practice Area(s):

Governance, Management

Location:

South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Head of Department, Principal/Head of Section, Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

09.06.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

GM/ 162016

Salary:

£77.00

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:


Interim Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer
South East | Local Authority | 6-Month Contract | Up to £700/day (Inside IR35)


Panoramic Associates is working in partnership with a Local Authority in the South East to recruit an Interim Head of Legal and Deputy Monitoring Officer for an initial 6-month contract.


This is a strategic leadership position, ideal for an experienced local government lawyer looking to support a council through a period of change and transformation. You'll play a key role in shaping the delivery of legal services while upholding strong governance standards.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Legal Services team
  • Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining effective governance and statutory compliance
  • Advise elected members, senior officers, and committees on complex legal and governance matters
  • Lead on high-profile legal issues across areas such as planning, contracts & procurement, housing, and litigation
  • Drive the delivery of efficient, high-quality legal services aligned with the council’s corporate priorities


Essential Criteria:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial local authority experience
  • Proven senior-level legal leadership within a local government setting
  • Strong knowledge of local government law, governance frameworks, and decision-making processes
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate political environments confidently
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-profile role

To learn more about the role and day-to-day responsibilities, click apply, or contact Georgia Macmenemey directly on 0117 284 0003 or via email at g.macmenemey@panoramicassociates.co.uk.
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Panoramic Associates
United Kingdom

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Interim Head of Legal and DMO

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

35729

Practice Area(s):

Governance, Management

Location:

South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Head of Department, Principal/Head of Section, Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

09.06.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

GM/ 162016

Salary:

£77.00

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:


Interim Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer
South East | Local Authority | 6-Month Contract | Up to £700/day (Inside IR35)


Panoramic Associates is working in partnership with a Local Authority in the South East to recruit an Interim Head of Legal and Deputy Monitoring Officer for an initial 6-month contract.


This is a strategic leadership position, ideal for an experienced local government lawyer looking to support a council through a period of change and transformation. You'll play a key role in shaping the delivery of legal services while upholding strong governance standards.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Legal Services team
  • Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining effective governance and statutory compliance
  • Advise elected members, senior officers, and committees on complex legal and governance matters
  • Lead on high-profile legal issues across areas such as planning, contracts & procurement, housing, and litigation
  • Drive the delivery of efficient, high-quality legal services aligned with the council’s corporate priorities


Essential Criteria:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial local authority experience
  • Proven senior-level legal leadership within a local government setting
  • Strong knowledge of local government law, governance frameworks, and decision-making processes
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate political environments confidently
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-profile role

To learn more about the role and day-to-day responsibilities, click apply, or contact Georgia Macmenemey directly on 0117 284 0003 or via email at g.macmenemey@panoramicassociates.co.uk.