Legal Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer

ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales seeks a legal professional to lead its Legal Section. The role includes managing legal staff, delivering essential legal advice, and acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer. This position encourages applications in both Welsh and English, supporting language skill development among staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council's Legal Section.
• Deliver legal advice and representation to the Council.
• Act as the Council's Deputy Monitoring Officer.

Job description

Overview

Working for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Anglesey is a great place to live and work. At Isle of Anglesey County Council we are committed to making life better for the people who live and work on the island. In order to achieve our priorities our employees are as ambitious as we are, take pride in their work, are innovative, professional, work in partnership and deliver to the highest standards. Our aim is to create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous, where families can thrive.

We are only as successful as the people we employ. We are committed to valuing our staff by offering much more than just a salary. Take a look at some of the benefits we offer our staff.

Overall job purpose

To lead, manage, develop and be accountable for the Council's Legal Section, its members of staff and their work in delivering legal advice and representation to the Council, its committees, elected members and officers in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities. To act as the Council's Deputy Monitoring Officer and to aid and assist the Monitoring Officer in the discharge of that post's responsibilities.

More information

Please see the job description for more information and for the Welsh language skills requirements for this post.

Welsh language and equality information

The Council supports individuals in developing their language skills. You're welcome to submit an application in the language of your choice. Applications submitted in Welsh or English will always be treated equally.

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