Job Description

Job Purpose

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To undertake legal work within the relevant functional area and advise on legal matters for Centurion Staunch Innovative Solution. The role involves acting as a Solicitor for the company and, where necessary, representing the organisation in hearings, mediations, tribunals, and similar proceedings.



The primary functional area is

Procurement, Contracts, and general company-related legal matters

. Work includes advising on procurement and contract law, drafting procurement documentation, contractual agreements, statutory orders, and other legal documentation, as well as undertaking any other legal work required to support the organisation's legal services function.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Job-Specific Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and draft documentation related to procurement, contract law, and other non-contentious legal matters relevant to the business.
Advise and prepare legal documentation on additional areas such as corporate governance, highways, companies, trusts, and waste-related matters, as required.
Provide legal advice and draft appropriate legal documentation relating to the National Adoption Service (where relevant to contracted services).
Support the work of the Procurement team and wider legal services team as reasonably required and in line with grade and responsibility level.
Provide legal advice on matters directed by the Principal Solicitor or Director of Governance and Legal Services.
Support senior legal staff and provide assistance to junior colleagues on legal issues.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal developments.
Assist in training staff and internal clients on legal issues.

Corporate Responsibilities

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Actively support and promote Centurion Staunch Innovative Solution's values, including equality of opportunity and professional conduct.
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with relevant health and safety legislation.
Comply with all safeguarding responsibilities in relation to children and adults at risk, including participating in relevant safeguarding training.
Undertake additional duties or amended work patterns as required and appropriate to the role.
* Work from various locations in accordance with business needs within the hybrid-working framework.