Director of Law and Governance

About You

This is a big role in a big place. We are looking for candidates with substantial experience of operating at scale, with a track record of success of leading both legal and democratic services.

A qualified Solicitor or Barrister, you will bring together your knowledge and understanding of the changing role of local authorities as well as your experience of modernising services to provide the best possible legal and Governance support at the right time across the County.

This role is as much about leadership as it is qualification. At Surrey County Council, we are looking for inclusive and compassionate leaders that can create and enable a collaborative, open, and trusting environment. One where innovation, creativity, and inventiveness can thrive.

We are looking for a person centred, solutions focused, enabling leader, ready to embrace the future and deliver for everyone that lives, works, and spends time in our County.

For more information about this opportunity or a confidential discussion about your suitability, please contact Frazer Thouard (07384 810 743) or Rachel Salvia (07393013067) from our retained partners at GatenbySanderson.

In order to apply, please visit Job - GatenbySanderson.

This advert will close at 23:59 on March 24th 2024.