Solicitor and Monitoring Officer – Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
About the Role: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Solicitor to join our Legal & Governance team as Monitoring Officer. This is a part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week, offering an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking public sector organisation.
As Solicitor and Monitoring Officer, you will:
* Act as Monitoring Officer to the Fire and Rescue Authority, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies.
* Provide expert legal advice on employment law, governance, and other local government matters.
* Lead and manage the Legal & Governance Services, including committee administration and corporate governance.
* Support the Service’s Data Protection Officer as Deputy, ensuring robust data protection compliance.
* Advise Elected Members and senior officers and represent the Service in legal proceedings as required.
* Promote high standards of probity, ethics, equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver legal and procedural advice on a wide range of matters.
* Prepare and present cases in courts and tribunals.
* Lead and develop the Legal & Governance team.
* Oversee committee services and ensure effective governance.
* Support investigations into ethical standards and member conduct.
* Horizon scan and interpret relevant legislation, preparing reports on legal impacts.
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