Job ID: 56817Location: LondonType: LocumPosted: 2026-10-07Company: Vivid ResourcingLocation: London, UKContract: LocumAbout the roleOur client, a London local authority, is looking for an experienced Governance Solicitor to join its legal team on a locum basis, with responsibility for acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
The role provides legal advice on the council’s governance arrangements and supports the Monitoring Officer in ensuring that decisions are taken lawfully, fairly and transparently.You will advise members and senior officers on the constitution, decision-making processes, committee procedures and standards matters.
The work includes attending meetings, reviewing reports for legal and governance implications, and giving clear, timely advice in a politically sensitive environment.The role suits a solicitor who is confident working with elected members and chief officers, and who can balance day-to-day governance advice with more complex matters as they arise.
Previous experience in local government governance will help you settle in quickly.Main responsibilitiesAct as Deputy Monitoring Officer, deputising for the Monitoring Officer as requiredAdvise members and officers on the constitution, including delegations, procedure rules and decision-making powersProvide legal advice at council, cabinet and committee meetingsReview committee and decision reports for legal and governance implicationsAdvise on member conduct and standards matters, including complaints and investigationsSupport the review and maintenance of the council’s constitutionAdvise on access to information, the call-in process and related transparency requirementsSupport electoral and democratic services colleagues on legal queries as they arisePrepare clear written advice and guidance for members and senior stakeholdersMaintain accurate records of advice given and matters handledRequirementsEssentialQualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent legal qualificationSubstantial post-qualification experience in local government lawSound knowledge of local authority governance, decision-making and standards frameworksExperience advising elected members and senior officersAbility to work independently and manage a varied caseload to deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsDesirablePrevious experience acting as Deputy Monitoring Officer or in a comparable governance roleExperience of advising at formal committee meetingsExperience of handling member conduct investigationsExperience of a London borough or similar authorityThe offerLocum position based in LondonRate, start date and duration to be confirmed with candidatesThe chance to work at the centre of council governance alongside an established legal teamIf you are an experienced Governance Solicitor looking for a locum Deputy Monitoring Officer role in London, this position offers senior-level governance work in a public sector setting. xsabvtc
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