Senior Governance Solicitor & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Senior Governance Solicitor & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Bedfordshire, UK

Permanent – Full Time

£43,500 - £49,500 per annum

At Panoramic Associates we are excited to be working with a public sector organisation based in Bedfordshire who are looking for an experienced Governance Lawyer and Deputy Monitoring Officer to join their team.

You will be joining a highly reputable organisation and will be working within the governance team and reporting into the Head of Governance. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance lawyer with previous experience working within the public sector to take ownership of a Deputy Monitoring Officer position to build upon their experience.

Typical Duties:

• Provide legal advice to client departments relating to governance matters including corporate, constitutional, and administrative law to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations
• To act as Deputy Monitoring Officer for a sizeable local authority and act as their legal advisor for Committee meetings and informal meetings. Providing advice and support to Committees and Directorates.
• Representing clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in governance matters.
• To support the organisation’s Leadership team in building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients to ensure the delivery of an efficient and client focussed service.

Employment Benefits:

• Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• The organisation offers flexible working arrangements – including flexible hours and remote working to give everyone a balanced work / life ratio.
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days + public bank holidays. There is also the additional option to purchase more annual leave.
• Excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.

If you would be interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to l.watts@panoramicassociates.co.uk or if you would be keen to discuss the role in more detail, please do give me a call on 0117 409 4456.