Strategic Legal & Governance Leader (6-Month Contract)

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting the Chief Officer - Legal and Governance for a local authority. The postholder will provide strategic leadership across Legal Services, Democratic Services, Elections, Governance, and Equality and Diversity, acting as the Council's principal legal adviser and Monitoring Officer.

The role involves guiding governance, managing multidisciplinary teams, advising Members and senior officers, overseeing council meetings and electoral functions, and delivering