Procurement Solicitor Grade 9
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Job Summary
Job Purpose
To undertake legal work within the relevant functional area and advise on legal matters for Centurion Staunch Innovative Solution. The role involves acting as a Solicitor for the company and where necessary representing the organisation in hearings mediations tribunals and similar proceedings.
The primary functional area is Procurement Contracts and general company-related legal matters. Work includes advising on procurement and contract law drafting procurement documentation contractual agreements statutory orders and other legal documentation as well as undertaking any other legal work required to support the organisations legal services function.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job-Specific Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and draft documentation related to procurement contract law and other non-contentious legal matters relevant to the business.
Advise and prepare legal documentation on additional areas such as corporate governance highways companies trusts and waste-related matters as required.
Provide legal advice and draft appropriate legal documentation relating to the National Adoption Service (where relevant to contracted services).
Support the work of the Procurement team and wider legal services team as reasonably required and in line with grade and responsibility level.
Provide legal advice on matters directed by the Principal Solicitor or Director of Governance and Legal Services.
Support senior legal staff and provide assistance to junior colleagues on legal issues.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal developments.
Assist in training staff and internal clients on legal issues.
Corporate Responsibilities
Actively support and promote Centurion Staunch Innovative Solutions values including equality of opportunity and professional conduct.
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with relevant health and safety legislation.
Comply with all safeguarding responsibilities in relation to children and adults at risk including participating in relevant safeguarding training.
Undertake additional duties or amended work patterns as required and appropriate to the role.
Work from various locations in accordance with business needs within the hybrid-working framework.
Requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Requirements
Competencies
Putting Customers First Level 3
Getting Things Done Level 3
Taking Personal Responsibility Level 3
Seeking to Understand Others & Treating Them with Respect Level 3
Education & Training
Qualified Solicitor Barrister or equivalent.
Holds a current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with the ability to practise.
Experience / Knowledge
Experience equivalent to completing a 2-year training contract BPTC or comparable training route.
Knowledge of and experience within the procurement and contracts functional area.
Post-qualification experience aligned with the responsibilities and seniority of this role.
Understanding of relevant legal frameworks associated with procurement and non-contentious corporate matters.
Skills & Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong drafting skills.
Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and apply relevant legislation to provide sound legal advice.
Ability to guide and supervise legal assistants and administrative staff.
Personal Attributes
Effective team member with strong interpersonal skills.
Commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Dedication to upholding the organisations equality professionalism and quality standards.
Special Circumstances
Strong understanding of confidentiality and commitment to maintaining it.
Required Skills:
PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Requirements Competencies Putting Customers First Level 3 Getting Things Done Level 3 Taking Personal Responsibility Level 3 Seeking to Understand Others & Treating Them with Respect Level 3 Education & Training Qualified Solicitor Barrister or equivalent. Holds a current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with the ability to practise. Experience / Knowledge Experience equivalent to completing a 2-year training contract BPTC or comparable training route. Knowledge of and experience within the procurement and contracts functional area. Post-qualification experience aligned with the responsibilities and seniority of this role. Understanding of relevant legal frameworks associated with procurement and non-contentious corporate matters. Skills & Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong drafting skills. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to learn and apply relevant legislation to provide sound legal advice. Ability to guide and supervise legal assistants and administrative staff. Personal Attributes Effective team member with strong interpersonal skills. Commitment to delivering high-quality work. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Dedication to upholding the organisations equality professionalism and quality standards. Special Circumstances Strong understanding of confidentiality and commitment to maintaining it.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Algebra
- Legal Counsel
- Mediation Experience
- Tribal Law
- Legal Research
- Telemarketing
- Training & Development
- Geometry
- Child Protective Services
- negotiation
