Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Opus People solutions, on behalf on North Northamptonshire County Council are looking for a Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer to join their team on an initial 6–month contract. As a Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer you will be required to proactively lead and manage the delivery of Legal Services and be the Deputy Monitoring Officer for the Council and a member of the Law and Governance Management team. The role will include: Being accountable for the provision and development of Legal services Deputising for the Director Law and Governance as required which includes the role of Deputy Monitoring Officer Being responsible for the Legal services budget including monitoring and reporting with a view to delivering savings and a cost–effective service Ensuring that the Council receives timely, cost effective and customer focussed legal advice that appropriately meets the needs of all stakeholders and customers including work with Departments in developing appropriate legal performance reporting Developing, implementing, and reviewing the Service Plan Developing an effective, resilient team and ensure a positive team culture aligned to the Council's corporate values Key skills Practising Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent Post graduate management qualification or evidence of senior management development Evidence of continuing professional development Significant legal and managerial experience in a comparable organisation Excellent knowledge and experience of local government law and practice Evidence of successful contributions to strategic and corporate policies and plans Experience as a Monitoring Officer or a Deputy Monitoring Officer Thorough understanding of major legislation and policy issues affecting local government particularly corporate governance Experience of leading and managing a team of professionalsIf this role is of interest to you, then please apply now