Job Title: Deputy Director City Solicitor
Job reference: SDA/594303
Job description: Venn Group are currently working with a North West based Local Authority, looking to recruit an interim Deputy City Solicitor. The successful candidate will work with the Director in leading and delivering the legal and governance improvements required by the Council’s Strategic Improvement Plan. You will deputise for the City Solicitor in all matters including members and the senior management team and will manage key services within the City Solicitors Department.
The post is immediately available and for an initial period of 9 months or the appointment of the new permanent post holder (if shorter). This is a hybrid role with some level of office attendance required.
Key Duties
1. To be the deputy to the City Solicitor and Monitoring Officer in all matters including:
a. Providing advice to the Chief Executive and senior managers
b. Providing advice to the Mayor, Cabinet, full Council and members c. Responsibility for the management of the City Solicitor’s Department
2. To be appointed as deputy monitoring officer
3. To manage and be the following services:
a. Democratic & Information Services (including SRO for information governance)
b. Coroner’s Service
c. Registration Service
Your Experience:
• Senior legal experience in a local authority, the public sector or advising local authorities
• Knowledge of public law as it affects local authorities
• Significant experience of managing services within budget and delivering savings
• Significant experience of advising and working with senior leaders internally and externally.
Daily rate: Up to £1,136.97 (umbrella rate)