Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Legal and Governance Officer. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - 500 per day (umbrella, Inside IR35) or 58,332 to 68,626 pro rata. Purpose of the Role.Provide legal and governance advice supporting lawful, transparent and effective decision-making.Assist in developing and implementing governance frameworks and constitutional documents.Support Monitoring Officer duties and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.Contribute to organisational resilience, risk management and democratic accountability.Help shape a collaborative, high-integrity organisational culture.Build partnerships and work across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments. Leadership and Governance FrameworksSupport delivery of legal, governance and compliance functions.Act as the designated scrutiny officer for the CCA, ensuring compliance and effective oversight.Contribute to governance policy and system development.Maintain legal and governance processes, systems and documentation.Support compliance checks and reporting within the Assurance Framework.Provide timely, accurate advice to officers and elected members once appointed Legal Advisory Draft, review and support negotiation of contracts and agreements.Support data protection duties and organisational compliance.Provide legal and governance advice across organisational workstreams.Support ..... full job details .....