Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerWorking Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week, can allow for flexible working and compressed hoursWorking Arrangement: Hybrid working, office attendance once per weekDaily rate: D.O.E.Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extensionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer to join a Local Authority. This is a key role where you will help uphold good governance across the council and provide strategic legal support to various departments.Key Responsibilities:Supporting the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency within the council.Managing and resolving complaints and working closely with Councillors to address legal queries.Line management of a teamProviding expert legal advice on a variety of matters, sound knowledge of Local Government law across directorates is vitalOffice attendance required once per weekCandidate Profile:Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong leadership and governance experience.Strong people management skills, with a proven ability to oversee a legal team and work collaboratively with councillors and other stakeholders.Able to work a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 4 days per weekThis role is ideal for a legal professional looking to step into a leadership position within a dynamic local authority. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to wpardoe@venngroup.com or call 07441 916 438 for further details.