We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to work for West Yorkshire Police on a temporary basis.
This role is initially for 4 months and will be working inside of IR35 Monday to Friday at their headquarters in Wakefield. You will also have the flexibility to work hybrid working.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. UNFORTUNATELY ANYTHING LESS THAN THIS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :- To advise on all commercial matters, to ensure the strategic requirements of the Force are met.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead by example and behave in line with the Code of Ethics ensuring that the values and behavioural expectations are clearly understood and considered by managers, officers and staff in their decision making and actions; reinforcing and influencing them through all interactions and processes.
- Advise and direct commercial projects of unlimited value on behalf of West Yorkshire Police (WYP), the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and collaborations with other forces where WYP is lead Force, including the negotiation and drafting of legal contracts involving national and multi-national commercial corporations, taking account of matters such as indemnities, copyright and intellectual property issues, in order to protect and manage matters in the interests of the Force.
- Undertake all forms of conveyancing work, including disposals, site acquisitions, leases, licenses, telecoms licenses etc, on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to ensure that the interests of the Force are maintained and protected.
- Advise and assist in regard to public procurement rules and processes, as well as commercial matters for the Force in order to ensure compliance and minimise risk.
- Provide legal representation in regard to contractual disputes and/or procurement challenges and facilitate legal representation in commercial litigation arising from such disputes, to ensure the best financial outcomes for the Force.
- Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts including media agreements, special police service agreements, safer schools agreements, Police Community Support Officer (PSCO) agreements, collaboration agreements and other matters, as required, to ensure the best financial outcomes for the Force.
- Maintain a property records system and assets register of Police land and buildings to ensure safe custody of property title deeds and accurate recording to assets.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Qualified Legal Executive/Solicitor
- Substantial post-qualification experience in a relevant area of commercial law
- Experience of contract and/or public procurement processes
- Willingness & ability to work flexibly in order to support the work of Legal Services
- Has the ability to travel for business purposes
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