Director of Governance Legal and Risk; Monitoring Officer

Overview

Director of Governance, Risk & Legal (Monitoring Officer)

Director of Governance, Risk & Legal (Monitoring Officer) London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA)

Salary £130,000 - £150,000pa

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) is seeking an exceptional legal and governance leader to join its Senior Leadership Team as Director of Governance, Risk & Legal and statutory Monitoring Officer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, providing strategic leadership, assurance and expert advice to enable the LPFA to deliver its purpose and long-term objectives.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the Governance, Risk and Legal Directorate and hold individual and collective accountability for the delivery of the LPFA’s priorities. As a trusted adviser to the Board, committees and senior leadership, you will ensure the organisation operates within a robust legal, governance and risk framework, fully compliant with legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice.

You will oversee all legal services, providing pragmatic, high-quality advice on complex public sector and pensions-related matters, while managing organisational risk frameworks and ensuring effective board and committee governance. Acting as the LPFA’s Monitoring Officer under Section 5 of the Local Government Housing Act 1989, you will play a critical role in upholding ethical standards, transparency and sound decision-making across the organisation.

This role also has a strong forward-looking focus, supporting organisational change and transformation, modernising governance practices and helping prepare the LPFA to meet future challenges in an evolving pensions and regulatory landscape.