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Organisation: Oldham Council
Role: Director of Legal (Monitoring Officer)
Salary: £104,337 £115,105
Location: Oldham
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
Closing Date: 10am on Monday 16 June 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ABOUT US:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Please refer the Job description for details