Head of Legal (Band 8b) - Legal - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust – London, Greater London You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.
NWL Procurement Services ("NWLPS") is part of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, providing procurement and supply chain management services across all members ("NWL Members").
Responsibilities: Determine and implement the commercial legal strategy acting as a business partner to the NWL PS function.
Provide a dedicated legal service within NWL PS in response to specialist procurement and contractual matters.
Undertake factual investigation of commercial and procurement claims, acting as an internal and independent reviewer of procurement challenges and liaising with external legal counsel if required.
Draft legal documentation, policies, and procedures, and search legislation and precedent to support the organisation on governance matters.
Provide training on new legislation and specialty issues, contributing to the wider team's knowledge transfer.
Act as advisor to NWLPS, Finance Directors, and other stakeholders on all legal matters in relation to commercial law, contracting, competition, regulation, procurement, Information Governance, and GDPR.
Provide a legal advisory service associated with specialist procurement and commercial legal advice, ensuring statutory and legislative compliance.
Take responsibility for the purchase of external legal services and instruct external legal counsel as needed.
Lead on governance and compliance activities within NWL PS, embedding best practices and ensuring compliant processes are followed.
Review high-value, high-complexity contracts, providing professional assistance with preparation, review, and risk assessment of commercial agreements.
Ensure key relationships with other legal and procurement professionals and stakeholders, leading the procurement teams effectively in best practices, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Benefits: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
Flexible working options.
Training, support, and development in your career.
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**Please refer to the job description, person specification, and trust values for the outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.
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