Locum Corporate Governance Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Hays Cheapside
- Location
- England, Essex, Brentwood
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2018
- Ref
- 3389550
- Contact
- Louise Fussell
- Job Title
- Public Sector Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Public Sector / Local Authority
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Essex based Local Authority are seeking a Locum Corporate Governance Solicitor, £Competitive
Your new company
Essex based Local Authority are seeking a Locum Corporate Governance Solicitor to join their busy legal team.
Your new role
Reporting to the Monitoring Officer/Head of Legal, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting in general governance and corporate governance matters, deputising for the Monitoring Officer when required. Moreover you will support officers responding to FOI queries and SARs and well as assisting the Data Protection Officer with Information Governance and policies etc. Finally, you will assist where necessary, working with the Council's Contracts Solicitor or Planning and Licensing Solicitor, on other compliance issues and/or contract and procurement compliance advice issues.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you should be a qualified solicitor/Barrister with several years PQE. You will have significant experience in Public Law and demonstrable experience if both general and corporate governance. Previous experience in a local authority is desirable.
What you'll get in return
As well as a competitive hourly rate, you will have the opportunity to work with a legal team that makes a difference. Although this is a three month assignment, there is the potential to be extended should you excel in your role. Finally you will work with an experienced legal team who will be willing to support your career development and progression.
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