Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to serve as its principal legal adviser and provide strategic legal leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal, governance, and regulatory matters, ensuring the highest standards of legality, transparency, and public accountability. This pivotal role involves advising elected members and senior leaders, leading legal services, and overseeing a broader portfolio that includes procurement, registration services, and data compliance. The Chief Legal Officer will also be instrumental in supporting the transformation of procurement, strengthening governance, and driving the development of modern, customer-focused professional services. Applicants for the Chief Legal Officer position at the company should be outstanding legal professionals with a proven track record of leading legal services, particularly within local government or a comparable public sector environment. The role requires a leader who can think strategically, influence beyond professional boundaries, and provide practical, solution-focused advice. Experience in leading change, modernizing services, and developing high-performing teams is essential. The ideal candidate will be a trusted adviser, comfortable with providing constructive challenge, and adept at shaping decisions that support good governance and the delivery of the organization's ambitions. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact and lead organizational improvement in a highly influential corporate leadership role.