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Executive Director - Governance and Legal

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THE LABOUR PARTY UK

2024-11-13 13:35:26

Job location London City, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Executive Positions

Job description

The Labour Party is looking to recruit an Executive Director- Governance and Legal. The post-holder will be responsible for offering strategic advice and support to the General Secretary of the Labour Party and such others as directed by the General Secretary in relation to constitutional, legal and regulatory matters, and to provide strategic leadership and management of the Party's governance and legal functions.

The successful candidate will have

  • Extensive knowledge of the Labour Party's rules, constitutional structures and links with Government, the Parliamentary Labour Party and affiliated organisations.
  • Strong working knowledge of the key legislation that affects the work of the Labour Party, including but not limited to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Representation of the People Act 1983, Data Protection Act 2018, Equality Act 2010 and all relevant local government legislation.
  • A track record of experience working with in house counsel and /or private practice lawyers and developing legal strategies to appropriately represent and support the Labour Party.
  • Proven capability to identify, assess risk and recommend solutions/options to problems and opportunities within a strategic political environment, demonstrating at all times significant and balanced understanding coupled with a legally robust perspective

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