Director of Law (MO) (Full Time)

New Start; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking a Director of Law to provide high‑level legal advice to the chief executive, the corporate leadership team and elected members. You will guide complex change, ensure robust governance and help the council respond to residents' needs while modernising legal services across the organisation.

The role is a full‑time, on‑site appointment in Brent (Greater London) with a circa £150,000 salary.

Responsibilities

• As Director of Law, you will provide expert guidance to the chief executive, corporate leadership team and elected members.
• You will lead modernisation of legal services and advise on complex governance and change at pace.

Job description

Jobs

Director of Law (MO)

Salary

circa £150,000

Expires

15/11/2026

Location

Brent, London (Greater)

Job Type

Full Time

Brent is brimming with ambition and opportunity. We are proud to be one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant boroughs, with a growing population that reflects the energy and creativity of our communities.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive council as it drives a significant transformation programme to build a more financially resilient, innovative and responsive organisation.

As Director of Law, you will play a critical advisory role to the chief executive, corporate leadership team and elected members, providing expert guidance to ensure the Council is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of residents and communities.

At Brent, we are committed to continually modernising our services and our new director will have an opportunity to review and update how we deliver legal services across the council.

You will be a credible and influential leader with the confidence to challenge established thinking and advise on complex change and legal issues at pace. You will thrive on tackling difficult problems, cutting through complexity and turning ambitious ideas into reality.

Visit www.ransleyboardman.com or contact [e-mail] (07834 030501) or [e-mail] (07549 233685).

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Company: Brent Council

Salary: circa £150,000

Location: Brent, London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Legal

Job Role: Director