Director of Law and Governance

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The Role Leading with integrity. Governing with confidence. Delivering for Islington.

Islington is amazing - full of creativity, energy,difference, and diversity - a place with a rich historyof challenging norms and inspiring progress. We are looking for an exceptional legal and governance leaderto help us work together for a more equal future. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a trusted adviser to elected members, senior officers and services across the council. You will provide clear legal assurance, strengthen democratic governance and importantly, as a member of the Corporate Management Team, you will help shape the future ofour organisation and our place.

This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a respected legal and governance function, influence at the most senior levels and bring calm, credible judgement to acomplex and politically sensitive environment. We are looking for someone who combines professional authority with collaborative leadership - someone who is pragmatic, can inspire confidence, manage risk,support innovation and keep residents at the heart ofgood governance. If you are ready to make your mark at the heart oflocal democracy, we would like to hear from you.

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3105

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Advertising Salaryup to 140,445 per annum, plus additional 12,534 per annum for undertaking the statutory MO role Contract Type Permanent Contract  Type has been left blank

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35

Working Pattern Full time