Rebecca Brookes

Rebecca Brookes is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Director Legal and Governance - Monitoring Officer at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority since September 2024. Previously, Rebecca held various roles at West Yorkshire Combined Authority from February 2018 to September 2024, including Legal Corporate Service Lead Deputy Monitoring Officer and Lead Lawyer (MCA Governance), overseeing areas such as devolution, data protection, and local authority governance. Prior experience includes contract and commercial law at Doncaster Council and significant roles in information, technology law, and corporate housing at Leeds City Council. Rebecca's academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Sheffield, a Bar Vocational Course from Nottingham Law School, and qualifications through BPP Law School.