Chief Officer - Legal and Governance

Rugby Borough Council; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Officer - Legal and Governance to join its dynamic Leadership Team. This role offers the opportunity to uphold high standards of corporate governance, ensuring compliance across critical service areas including Legal Services and Democratic Processes. You will provide expert legal guidance and champion equality and diversity, while leading a team dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes. With a commitment to personal development and wellbeing, this position is ideal for a qualified legal professional looking to make a significant impact in one of the country’s fastest-growing boroughs. Join a supportive organization that values your contributions and fosters a thriving community.

Benefits

43 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays)

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of a professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Independent Support for health & wellbeing

Qualifications

• Fully qualified legal professional with extensive experience in governance.
• Proven track record in leading and transforming complex services.

Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards of corporate governance and ensure compliance.
• Advise on the Council’s Code of Conduct and monitor compliance.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Governance Knowledge

People Management

Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Legal Professional (Solicitor or Barrister)

Job description

Chief Officer - Legal and Governance

£67,243 - £78,011 (including Statutory Role Allowance of £5,978)

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both community and colleague growth with a commitment to creating a Thriving, Fairer, Greener and Healthier Borough.

With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Officer - Legal and Governance who will be part of the Council's ambitious and supportive Leadership Team.

You will be responsible for upholding high standards of corporate governance, ensuring compliance and leading the critical service areas of Legal Services, Democratic Services, Elections, Business Support, and Equality and Diversity.

You will do this by providing expert legal guidance, overseeing democratic processes and championing equality and diversity across all service areas. You will embed a governance operating model, ensuring the Leadership Team maintains full oversight of all governance responsibilities.

As the Monitoring Officer you will advise on the application of the Council’s Code of Conduct for elected Members and for officers, monitoring compliance with the Code and subsequent training of elected members.

About you

You will need to be a fully qualified legal professional with a practising certificate (Solicitor or Barrister) and have extensive experience in legal and governance functions, preferably within the Public Sector.

You will have a proven track record of leading and transforming complex services, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes. Your expertise in corporate governance and legal services will enable you to provide expert advice to the Council, elected Members, and Senior Management.

As a dynamic leader you will have exceptional people management skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to drive service improvements. Your communication and influencing skills will be key to building strong professional relationships across the Council and with external partners.

Please see the attached Job Profile for more detailed information.

Benefits

• 43 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more