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Head of Legal Rate: 500 per day - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract East Midlands Local Authority Hybrid Working - 2-3 days on-site We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Legal to join a local authority based in the East Midlands. This is a rare and high-impact leadership opportunity to help shape the future of Legal and Governance Services at the council. You will play a pivotal role in setting strategic direction, promoting good governance, and ensuring the Council operates lawfully, ethically and transparently - always placing citizens at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership, direction and management of Legal and Governance Services. Provide expert, timely and pragmatic legal advice on complex and sensitive matters across local government law, including: Constitutional and administrative law Planning Social care Property and contracts Information governance Litigation and judicial review Oversee significant legal cases and manage external legal support where required. Strengthen governance arrangements, democratic processes and member conduct frameworks. About You You will be a senior legal leader with: A current practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or Bar Standards Board. Extensive experience operating at a strategic level within a large, complex organisation. A strong track record of advising senior management and elected members on complex and sensitive issues. In-depth knowledge of local government law, governance and democratic processes. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to 300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful. INDSCGMC

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer £90,347 - £98,135 per annum 37 hours, Permanent Location/ Work Base: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells Closing date: 01/02/2026 We're seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council, a place where you can truly make your mark and be part of something extraordinary. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking senior leadership team, passionate about shaping Powys into Wales's most vibrant, inclusive, and environmentally conscious county. In this pivotal role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and holding statutory responsibilities as Monitoring Officer, you'll be at the heart of our commitment to excellence in governance, compliance, and transparency. Your strategic leadership will drive positive change across your portfolio, playing a central role in supporting the Director of Corporate Services and inspiring a culture of innovation throughout the directorate. You'll offer impartial and expert advice to Cabinet Members, Committees, and Full Council, empowering robust decision-making and safeguarding our democratic principles. Your leadership will be instrumental in creating an open, forward-looking council that welcomes fresh ideas and continually strives for improvement. What we're looking for: A qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate Extensive senior-level experience in legal and governance leadership Proven ability to provide visionary strategic advice and guidance to elected members and senior colleagues Exceptional leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and build resilient, high-performing teams Outstanding relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders A passion for integrity, professionalism, and customer-driven service delivery In return, Powys offers: Flexible working arrangements with a vibrant office culture for key meetings (minimum 2-3 days per week at County Hall or other council offices) Competitive salary and excellent benefits Generous annual leave entitlement Professional development opportunities to support your ambitions A relocation package (where applicable) A supportive, collaborative, and enthusiastic working environment Powys is more than just a stunning place to live, it's the place to be for those who want to enjoy a fantastic quality of life, breath-taking landscapes, and thriving, welcoming communities. With its rich cultural heritage and world-class events such as the Hay Festival, Green Man Festival, and the Royal Welsh Show, Powys is the ideal setting for anyone seeking excitement, opportunity, and a dynamic work-life balance. If you are a forward-thinking legal professional with vision, resilience, and the drive to make a true difference in an inspiring environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. Come and help us make Powys the most exciting, dynamic, and rewarding place to work in Wales. For more information and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button.