Overview
The Leicestershire College is looking to recruit a Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal to join a small and friendly team in the Governance & Legal Services department. The post holder will carry out routine legal work including drafting and reviewing contracts for the College's contracted provision (to include subcontracting-in, subcontracting-out, all commercial contracts, HE, International and Apprenticeship contracts). The post holder will also provide governance support, including clerking governor meetings, and will assist with data protection, freedom of information, complaints, and appeals.
Responsibilities
* Preparing contracts and managing in-year changes to contracts
* Prepare and review contracts, agreements and other legal documents
* Providing timely and reliable internal advice on contracts and legal issues
* Supporting College governance
* Clerking governor meetings and providing governance support as required
* Assist with data protection, freedom of information, complaints and appeals procedures
Qualifications and Skills
* Thorough understanding of contract law, demonstrated by a law degree or GDL, or other degree-level qualification covering contract law
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
* Excellent negotiation skills
About the employer
Loughborough College Group is formed of two merged Colleges, Loughborough College and SMB Group, with campuses across North Leicestershire. The group offers a wide range of facilities and resources and is committed to an inclusive workplace and diversity. The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different from those of Loughborough College Group.
Benefits and other information
* A competitive pension scheme
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* On-site parking
* Access to healthcare scheme
* Subsidised nursery fees
* Up to 25 days annual leave per year, with additional leave available
* Generous maternity/paternity pay
* CPD and inclusive development resources
* Well-being hours and volunteering opportunities within the local community and charities
* Flexible working arrangements where the business allows
We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and agile working where possible. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus locations of Loughborough College Group. We are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without sponsorship. The Leicestershire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
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