Head of Law (Contracts & Information Governance)

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Head of Law (Contracts & Information Governance) on a contract basis. This key position will focus on procurement, contracts, and information governance, ensuring compliance and strategic support for local authority operations. The postholder will also be an integral member of the Strategic Leadership Team and serve as the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

ROLE: Head of Law (Contracts & Information)
LOCATION: London (Office-based, 3 days per week)
RATE: £550-600 per day LTD (DOE and interview performance)
CONTACT: 6 months, inside IR35

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on legal services for procurement, contracts, and information governance across the council.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management teams, elected members, and stakeholders.
• Oversee a team of legal professionals, offering guidance, leadership, and professional development.
• Support the Strategic Leadership Team in achieving organisational goals and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Engage and collaborate with clients as well as external stakeholders and partners.
• Fulfil the duties of the Deputy Monitoring Officer, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEx, or Barrister with significant PQE in local government law, particularly in procurement, contracts, and information governance.
• Proven track record in providing legal services within a local authority environment, ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to engage and motivate staff at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of the challenges and complexities of local authority law and governance.