Job Description
Job Summary:
Starting salary: £48,456 Plus 5% Market Supplement
Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type:Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 15th March 2023 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Anonymised Application–in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About us
Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Because we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
The Role
The Council is looking for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to assist in the delivery of some of the Council’s top priorities by delivering a high-quality customer focused legal service. Our in-house legal team plays an essential part in the achievement of the objectives of Camden Council. As a service, we strive to provide a high-quality professional service that meets our client’s expectations. You will be a valued member of a lively, responsive, and supportive team delivering essential advice to clients and providing representation in diverse and interesting cases across the Council.
You will be participating in the application and evaluation of PCR compliant procurement strategies and advising on their implementation and clearing internal reports relating to this. You will also be asked to provide detailed advice and draft bespoke service focussed amendments to the Council’s suite of standard contract documentation/ and adviseon their interpretation. In particular, the post holder will be expected to have practical knowledge of PCR 2015 in a local authority context. You may also be asked to advise from time to time on other corporate matters.
About you
To be successful in this role you will be a qualified solicitor or Barrister, or Fellowship member of the Institute of Legal Executives. You should have a detailed knowledge of UK laws related to PCR 2015 and all aspects of contracts and procurement as well as a working knowledge of local government law and finance.
You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) including literacy, tact and diplomacy and ability to advise competently on relevant legal matters. Along with experience of advising clients, meeting deadlines and time recording. Excellent organisational skills able to manage a complex and varied workload with a flexible and innovative approach to work. You should have the ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision and able to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions. Good experience of working as part of a team including in a multi discipline team
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HEREor copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/9853493/file/document?inline
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,