Sahib Kaur M.
Interim Lead Regulatory & Governance Lawyer(Corporate Services) @West Yorkshire Combined Authority
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WORK HISTORY
Interim Lead Regulatory & Governance Lawyer(Corporate Services) @West Yorkshire Combined Authority
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Lead legal advisor on the implementation and interpretation of legislation, case law and statutory guidance in relation (but not limited) to Local Government administration, Police and Crime Commissioner functions, and devolved powers and functions to the Combined Authority and Lead advisor to Mayor and Deputy Mayor.Advise Members and senior officers in relation to all matters of Governance and Regulatory lawAct as the day to day lead legal advisor to the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor Policing & Crime in respect of Police and Crime functions and attend and advise as required at the Joint Independent Audit and Ethics CommitteeConducting investigations into complaints received in relation to Members, the Mayor and Board Members and prepare reports and recommendations as necessary to the Governance and Audit Committee and/or Police and Crime PanelAssist the Assistant Director of Legal, Governance & Compliance by providing advice on the scope of powers and authority to take decisions, maladministration, financial impropriety, probity and budget and policy framework issuesAssist the Assistant Director of Legal, Governance & Compliance in ensuring that sound procedures are in place to support governance arrangements and review and develop these to match the changing environment including changes through devolution of new functions. Play a key role in developing such arrangements in response to policy initiatives and PCC Functions including leading joint governance meetings with the Chief Constable and Police.
EDUCATION
The City Law School
BPTC, Law
University of Reading
LLB (Hons), Law
ABOUT SAHIB KAUR M.
I am a senior governance and legal consultant with 12+ years’ experience advising public bodies, private companies, and charities on complex compliance, data protection, and corporate governance. I deputise for heads of legal and monitoring officers and lead and mentor legal teams and junior colleagues.A non-practising barrister and commercial and /SEND-accredited mediator, I specialise in local government law, statutory duties, and regulatory frameworks. I currently support statutory Monitoring Officers across multiple councils, devolved strategic authorities and lead IdioSynergy Consultancy Ltd, delivering strategic legal and compliance services to education, charity and private commercial organisations.With a strong track record supporting members, senior leadership, Monitoring Officers, boards members, directors and heads of service I provide pragmatic legal solutions grounded in experience, public service values, and commercial awareness. Key Strengths:Deputising Monitoring Officer | Member Conduct | Committee AdvisoryLocal Authority Law | Statutory Compliance | Policy DevelopmentFOIA | EIR | UK GDPR | Data Protection Impact AssessmentsSubsidy Control and Grant Funding Corporate & Charity Governance | Shared ServicesLegal Mentoring | Team Leadership | DPO FunctionsSEND & Civil Mediation | Multi-authority Legal ProjectsI\'m open to legal consultancy, interim roles, and permanent positions in governance leadership, information law, and public sector strategy.Beyond my professional endeavors, I’m passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children. I am a proud author of a children\'s story, and I believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and educate. For every copy sold, I donate a book to a disadvantaged child, ensuring that every purchase contributes to a brighter future for those in need.I thrive on collaboration and innovation and am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals who share a commitment to governance, data protection, and social impact as well as exploring potential opportunities.
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