Director of Law and Governance

Location: London Borough of Islington, London, UKSalary: 140,445 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: LegalPosted: 2026-08-06Apply: https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3105/director-of-law-and-governance.htmlEmployer: Islington CouncilLeading with integrity. Governing with confidence. Delivering for Islington.Islington is amazing - full of creativity, energy,difference, and diversity - a place with a rich historyof challenging norms and inspiring progress. We arelooking for an exceptional legal and governance leaderto help us work together for a more equal future. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be a trustedadviser to elected members, senior officers andservices across the council. You will provide clearlegal assurance, strengthen democratic governanceand importantly, as a member of the CorporateManagement Team, you will help shape the future ofour organisation and our place. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a respectedlegal and governance function, influence at the mostsenior levels and bring calm, credible judgement to acomplex and politically sensitive environment. We are looking for someone who combines professionalauthority with collaborative leadership - someonewho is pragmatic, can inspire confidence, manage risk,support innovation and keep residents at the heart ofgood governance. If you are ready to make your mark at the heart oflocal democracy, we would like to hear from you.Visit or for a confidentialdiscussion contact jo@ransleyboardman.com (07834 030501)or penny@ransleyboardman.com (07549 233685).