Job Description

Director of Law and Governance

Westminster

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join Westminster City Council as the Director of Law and Governance. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for leading our legal and governance services, overseeing a high-performing team that includes legal services, committee services, elections, land charges, coroner services, member support, the mayoralty office, and information services.

You will support and advise elected members and officers on complex, high-profile matters that span planning, capital programs, workforce change, new legislation, and implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Corporate Services/Monitoring Officer, this position offers the chance to contribute to an ambitious and influential London borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of Westminster's Fairer Westminster plan.

Collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of legal and governance practices and prepare services for future challenges.

Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in accordance with S.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Partner with the Chief Solicitor at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to ensure cohesive leadership across the Bi-Borough Legal service.