Head of Legal & Monitoring Officer required to work for a well-regarded local authority based in East Anglia.

As a Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer, you will be required to handle a varied caseload which will include:

• Advising on various day to day legal issues as the Principal Legal Advisor and member of the senior management team
• Liaising with external Democratic Services function and carrying out the role of Monitoring Officer
• Providing training on governance to colleagues and being responsible for governance audit
• Managing the Legal Team and advising on high profile strategic projects as well as liaising with external auditors
• Acting as the adviser to various committees

This assignment is due to be for an initial 3 month period, however there is a possibility for extension depending on the business's needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic, friendly, accommodating team who can offer flexibility for the right candidate.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chelsey Newsom in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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