Job Title:                Assistant Director (Legal and Democratic Services)

Salary:                    Band 2 - £66,332 to £68,986 per annum

Hours:                    37 hours per week

Directorate:            Resources

Contract Type:       Permanent

Location:                Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire

We are looking for someone to help us make a difference.

The Council is looking to appoint a qualified Lawyer to be its Monitoring Officer and to lead its Legal and Democratic Services.

The Candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Local Government Lawyer who is looking to take on the challenge of the role of Monitoring Officer and the responsibility of being the Council’s lead legal advisor.

The successful candidate will have:

• A qualification as a solicitor or barrister and a current UK Practising Certificate
   
• A proven ability to lead and motivate others
   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
   
• Five years post-graduation experience advising members and senior officers

In addition, we can offer:

• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

For full details please visit www.ambervalley.gov.uk or contact Sylvia Delahay on 01773 570222 for an informal discussion.

http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 16 August 2020 at Midnight

(Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)

Preliminary Interview Dates: 27 and 28 August 2020

CV’s are not accepted.