Role details
We currently have a vacancy for a Service Lead- Regulatory & Blue Lights to join our Legal, Governance & Compliance Service.
The in-house Legal, Governance & Compliance Service forms an important part in the process to enable the delivery of projects within a clear governance framework.
Working directly to the Head of Legal – Regulatory & Blue Lights, the Service Lead is a senior role responsible for providing high quality legal advice to the Combined Authority on all corporate, regulatory and governance matters. In addition, the role will act as the lead legal advisor to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime in respect of the Mayor’s police and crime commissioner functions providing trusted, pragmatic advice to support lawful, transparent and effective decision making. The post holder will also act as the training principal for trainee solicitors supporting the development of legal capability within the service. Personally, and through dynamic leadership management of the Regulatory and Blue Lights team, the Service Lead will provide legal oversight and assurance across a broad and varied portfolio including employment, information governance, insurance, debt and claims, governance, Blue Lights and litigation.
