Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer)

Salary: £104,337 – £115,105

Closing date: 10am Monday 16 June 2025

Oldham’s time is now. Could you be part of the senior team helping to shape the future of the borough?

Oldham Council is embarking on a journey of transformation.

We’re making the lives of Oldham people better by revolutionising our borough and our services with an ambition that is unrivalled and a determination that’s fierce.

We’re looking for several ambitious, transformational senior leaders for exciting roles across our organisation and this is where you come in as our Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer).

The Director of Legal is the council’s chief legal officer, responsible for all legal services, ensuring legal compliance, and leading the governance and Democratic Services functions.

As our Monitoring Officer, you will safeguard members and officers from legal risk and upholds the council’s reputation. The Director oversees legal proceedings, manages external legal providers, and ensures efficient use of inhouse resources to support our goals and ambitions.

For further details about this role and details of how to apply please visit https://www.greater.jobs/oldham