Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Legal and Governance Officer. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - £500 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35) or £58,332 to £68,626 pro rata.
Purpose of the Role
* Provide legal and governance advice supporting lawful, transparent and effective decision‑making.
* Assist in developing and implementing governance frameworks and constitutional documents.
* Support Monitoring Officer duties and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
* Contribute to organisational resilience, risk management and democratic accountability.
* Help shape a collaborative, high‑integrity organisational culture.
* Build partnerships and work across the public, private, and not‑for‑profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments.
Leadership & Governance Frameworks
* Support delivery of legal, governance and compliance functions.
* Act as the designated scrutiny officer for the CCA, ensuring compliance and effective oversight.
* Contribute to governance policy and system development.
* Maintain legal and governance processes, systems and documentation.
* Support compliance checks and reporting within the Assurance Framework.
* Provide timely, accurate advice to officers and elected members once appointed.
Legal Advisory
* Draft, review and support negotiation of contracts and agreements.
* Support data protection duties and organisational compliance.
* Provide legal and governance advice across organisational workstreams.
* Support design and scaling of governance strategies.
* Manage risks, provide assurance and support business‑case development.
What we look for
* Evidence of CPD and expert knowledge in legal/governance fields.
* Experience providing legal/governance support in local government or similar environments.
* Strong understanding of decision‑making and constitutional frameworks.
* Strong political awareness and judgement.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Analytical, organised and resilient, with strong prioritisation skills.
* Experience applying local government law and supporting committees/boards.
What we offer
Salary: £500 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35) or £58,332 to £68,626 pro rata.
5 days week – 37.5 hours.
FTC 1 year.
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