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Islington Council

Director of Law and Governance

London
Posted about 22 hours ago
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About 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 history of challenging norms and inspiring progress. We are looking for an exceptional legal and governance leader to 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 of our organisation and our place.

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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 a complex 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 of good governance.

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Skills

Legal Leadership
Corporate Governance
Risk Management
Strategic Advising
Democratic Governance
Collaborative Leadership
Public Sector Law
Stakeholder Management

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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