Legal & Democratic Services Manager PO10 SCP 53 56 (£66,243 - £69,852) Mid and East Antrim is a vibrant Borough in Northern Ireland, offering a rich history and heritage, a proven track record of industry and innovation, and opportunities to enjoy a high quality of life filled with nature, culture, sport, and leisure. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has embarked on a programme of transformational change to ensure that the organisation has the agility, structures, processes, and strategic leadership in place to deliver on our ambitious plans. This improvement journey is aimed at enhancing service delivery, modernising ways of working, increasing efficiencies and fostering stronger community engagement. We are now seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Legal & Democratic Services Manager to join our Corporate & Support Services Directorate. This is a key leadership role reporting to the Assistant Director Business Support, with responsibility for the provision and oversight of comprehensive legal and democratic services across the Council. This role brings together Legal and Democratic Services functions and will play a critical role in promoting robust decision-making and protecting the interests and integrity of the Council. The postholder will fulfil the statutory role of Monitoring Officer and will provide expert legal advice and guidance to senior officers, elected members and committees, ensuring compliance with all legal and constitutional requirements. The successful candidate must be a qualified solicitor entitled to practise in Northern Ireland with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will lead and manage an integrated service, ensuring the effective delivery of legal advice, committee services, governance support and the organisation of elections. You will be responsible for supporting high standards of conduct, transparency and accountability across the organisation while contributing to the Councils wider strategic objectives. Please download an application form by clicking the APPLY button to be directed to the Clarendon Executive website for a detailed candidate brief with further information on the role. Alternatively, to arrange a confidential conversation please contact Claire McKee of Clarendon Executive. Closing date: 10am on Monday 13 April Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Legal Advice Legal Manager