Senior Lawyer / Assistant Team Leader - Contracts, Procurement and Information | Harrow

About Us:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Lawyer/Assistant Team Leader who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and to support our established Contracts, Procurement and Information Law team.

HB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector and we seek a qualified lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Team Leaders and Team Leaders. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Team Leader in the management of the Team and the wider Practice.

The closing date for submitting your covering letter, confirming how you meet the role profile criteria and your c.v. is Tuesday 30 May 2023 via the: Harrow Council website.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Patricia Davila on 07927 548515 (Monday to Wednesday) or Stephen Dorrian 07927 548138.

About You:

The successful candidate will have previous contract and procurement law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves effectively managing the client relationship, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential.

The successful applicant will:

Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government.
Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team
Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.
Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships

About Us:

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other Information:

Support for candidates visit: Harrow.gov.uk

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Important Note:

Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore 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 applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the BAME community, LGBTQ+ applicants and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however be made on merit.

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