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Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should possess strong legal expertise, relevant experience, and alignment with trust values. Refer to the job description and person specification for detailed skills and knowledge needed.
  • You will implement legal strategy, provide advice on procurement and contracts, oversee compliance, manage external legal services, and mentor the legal team while ensuring risk mitigation.

Requirements

  • Job requirements:
  • **Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Responsibilities

  • Determines and implements the commercial legal strategy acting as a business partner to the NWL PS function.
  • Provides a dedicated legal service within NWL PS in response to specialist procurement and contractual matters.
  • Undertakes factual investigation of commercial and procurement claims acting as an internal and independent reviewer of procurement challenges and liaise with external legal counsel if required.
  • drafts legal documentation, policies and procedures and searches legislation and precedent to support the organisation on governance matters.
  • Provides training on new legislation and speciality issues, and contributes to the wider team’s knowledge transfer.
  • Acting as advisor to NWLPS, Finance Directors and other stakeholders at all levels, on all legal matters in relation to commercial law, contracting, competition, regulation, procurement, Information Governance and GDPR.
  • The post holder will provide a legal advisory service associated with specialist procurement and commercial legal advice.
  • They will provide independent, expert advice and support relating to statutory and legislative compliance and interpretation of Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, policies with wider organisational impact and other directions and guidance.
  • To take responsibility for the purchase of external legal services as appropriate and instruct external legal counsel on an as needed basis and to oversee and manage outsourced casework.
  • Lead on governance and compliance activities by heading the governance group within NWL PS to embed best practice and ensure compliant processes are created, followed and embedded within NWL PS and its Clients.
  • Ensuring compliant processes are followed to ultimately minimise and mitigate risks and ensure best value for money is achieved within the legal framework.
  • Review high value, high complexity contracts taking into account the requirements of relevant internal clients, provide professional assistance with the preparation, review and risk assessment of commercial agreements.
  • Ensure key relationships with other legal and procurement professionals and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Be responsible and lead the procurement teams effectively in best practice, coaching, mentoring and performance management of legal team.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Head of Legal at NWL Procurement Services?

The primary role is to determine and implement the commercial legal strategy, providing dedicated legal services in response to procurement and contractual matters while acting as a business partner to the NWL PS function.

What responsibilities does the Head of Legal have regarding legal advice?

The Head of Legal provides independent, expert legal advice on statutory and legislative compliance, interprets Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and offers guidance on policies with wider organizational impact.

How does the Head of Legal ensure governance and compliance within NWL PS?

They lead the governance group, embedding best practices, ensuring compliant processes are followed, and ultimately minimizing risks while achieving best value for money within the legal framework.

What are the training and development opportunities available for the Head of Legal?

The position includes training, support, and development opportunities throughout the career at NWLPS, along with a comprehensive induction into community services.

What benefits are offered to the Head of Legal at NWLPS?

Benefits include a comprehensive induction, a car lease scheme, flexible working options, an annual travel card loan, and additional training and development support.

What type of contracts will the Head of Legal be reviewing?

The Head of Legal will review high-value, high-complexity contracts while providing professional assistance with preparation, review, and risk assessment of commercial agreements.

Is there a focus on team leadership and development in this role?

Yes, the Head of Legal is responsible for leading the procurement teams, ensuring best practices, coaching, mentoring, and managing the performance of the legal team.

Will the Head of Legal need to collaborate with external legal counsel?

Yes, the Head of Legal will instruct external legal counsel as needed and oversee and manage outsourced casework.

Are there flexible working options available for the Head of Legal position?

Yes, flexible working options are available as part of the benefits offered to the Head of Legal position.

What types of stakeholders will the Head of Legal be advising?

The Head of Legal will advise NWLPS, Finance Directors, and other stakeholders at all levels on legal matters related to commercial law, contracting, competition, regulation, procurement, Information Governance, and GDPR.

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Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Our vision is to provide great care closer to home by following 4 values: Quality, Relationships, Delivery & Community

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a wide range of community health services, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care, across central London. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances health and well-being in the community. Their purpose is to support individuals by providing excellent care in their homes and local settings, promoting independence, and integrating services to meet diverse patient needs.