Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.
We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.
The Legal Services Department is now looking to expand to support the implementation of the Police Scotland Estates Masterplan and are recruiting for an experiencedSenior Solicitor - Construction Contracts Procurementto join their team.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Solicitor - Construction Contracts Procurement include:
To assist the Chief Legal Officer in the effective delivery of professional legal advice and guidance to the Chief Constable, Senior Management and other members of Police Scotland and in the execution of legal work with a focus on construction law.
The post holder will be engaged in the matter of construction contracts and also term service contracts including the provision of advice thereon generally, supporting in the preparation of terms for tendering for Works and term services contracts, advising on legal issues arising during the contract term and in the provision of general legal procurement advice as required.
Essential skills and experience required:
* Current unrestricted Practicing Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland.
* Educated to LLB Degree (Bachelor of Laws) or equivalent. (Desirable DPLP (Diploma ln Legal Practice) preferably with Public Administration.
Personal Qualities Essential:
* Effective negotiation and legal drafting skills.
* Proven achievements in specific areas of Contracts/Commercial legal work, demonstrating relevant experience of Contracts/Commercial legal work of a complex or important nature.
Why join us?
* Competitive salarywith annual increments
* Full-time or part-timeshift patterns
* 28 days annual leaveand 6 public holidays
* Local government pension schemefor long-term security
* Ongoing trainingto develop your skills
* Opportunities for career progressionand professional growth
* Comprehensive wellbeing supportand dynamic work environment
* Exclusive discountsand savings through our rewards and benefits network
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.
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