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Interim Director of Legal & Governance Southampton £1,100 per day 3 days per week (flexible) 3-6 months

Interim Director of Legal & Governance to cover a 3-6 month period while we recruit on a permanent basis.

Reporting to Chief Executive Ruth Adams, you'll provide senior legal leadership, fulfil Monitoring Officer responsibilities, and advise members and senior officers within a politically sensitive environment.

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
• Extensive senior local government legal experience
• Strong expertise in governance, public law, and constitutional frameworks
• Proven leadership, political acumen, and stakeholder management skills

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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