May 15, 2026
Interim Director of Legal
Salary: £950-£1100 per day - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract (22 hours/week)
Southeast Local Authority
Fully Remote
Key Responsibilities
Act as, or support, the Monitoring Officer, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and governance requirements.
Provide strategic legal advice on local government law, public law, and constitutional matters.
Lead and develop the legal team, driving performance, improvement, and strategic change.
Ensure robust decision-making processes and mitigate legal and reputational risk.
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales (registered with SRA, CILEx or BSB).
Extensive post-qualification experience as a senior legal professional within local government or a comparable public sector environment.
Strong knowledge of local government law, governance, and constitutional frameworks.
Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing teams and delivering...
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