Senior Solicitor (Contract & Procurement) LBHF624214
Job Summary
We are a dynamic and ambitious local authority involved in a number of interesting redevelopment projects and other schemes to improve the lives of the residents of the borough. We are looking for individuals who will lead by example modelling and embedding the Councils values and behaviours. You will work collaboratively with colleagues partners and other stakeholders to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and to strengthen our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its communities.
We have a strong commitment to delivering efficient costeffective and highquality legal services that support the Councils objectives and priorities and deliver real value for our residents. Our Legal Services team plays a central role in enabling good governance managing risk and supporting Councillors. We are seeking motivated and collaborative legal professionals who are committed to customer focus continuous improvement service excellence and ongoing professional development.
We have a hybrid working model and staff will be expected to attend the office 2-3 days a week. Staff will be supported to do this with mobile IT equipment and hot desk facilities in all offices across the borough.
This role will assist the Head of Law (Place) in all aspects of contracts and procurement including drafting contracts/grant agreements advising on procurements advising on related matters in the Technology and Construction Court. Provide expert legal advice on local government contracts and procurement law.
Please refer to the Role Profile for more information
When completing the relevant section of your application form please address your answers directly to each of the selection criteria listed in the Role Profile. This enables the panel to assess your ability to meet each criterion.
Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If youre looking to develop your career in a fast-paced professional
environment whilst making a difference then we look forward to hearing from you.
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining who we are. We are looking for people that can build this into everything they do.
Must be a member of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining who we are. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others and promote benefits andopportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.
We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents businesses schoolsthird sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residentscustomers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment retention and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity diversity and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.
Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format please contact us at or by post to The Town Hall King Street Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Required Experience:
Senior IC