Governance & Legal Lead | Monitoring Officer

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governance authority is seeking a Monitoring Officer to provide legal, governance, and compliance leadership. The role involves advising senior leaders, ensuring statutory compliance, and overseeing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with experience in local government law and strong communication skills, capable of building relationships across various sectors. This is a temporary, full-time position with a daily rate of up to £750.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Legal Executive, with extensive senior legal/governance experience.
• Strong background in local government law, constitutional matters, and political environments.
• Experienced in governance design, statutory compliance, data protection and FOI.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal, governance, constitutional, and compliance functions.
• Fulfil statutory Monitoring Officer responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and statutory duties.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Legal Executive

Strong background in local government law

Experienced in governance design

Skilled adviser to senior leaders

Credible communicator with strong judgement

Experience leading teams

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Job description

A local governance authority is seeking a Monitoring Officer to provide legal, governance, and compliance leadership. The role involves advising senior leaders, ensuring statutory compliance, and overseeing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with experience in local government law and strong communication skills, capable of building relationships across various sectors. This is a temporary, full-time position with a daily rate of up to £750.