Job Title: Procurement Legal Advisor - HC620029 Location: Eastleigh Salary : HMG G - £51,282 - £56,184 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract : Permanent Closing Date; Sunday 2nd March 2025 at 23.59 hours Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, where you will be instrumental in setting up and managing contracts as the Legal Advisor to the Procurement team? If you have a good knowledge of contract law then you could be the person we are looking for. In this role you will be responsible for drafting the terms and conditions for our procurement contracts and linking in with various departments within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to ensure that the legal requirements for both new and existing contracts are satisfied. You will manage the legal negotiations with suppliers including disputes, should they arise, thereby ensuring the smooth delivery of goods and services; and advise on the requirements of the procurement legislation and compliance with local Contract Standing orders. Whether you have a law degree or a wealth of experience as a solicitor this could be the role for you and we will support further training for the successful applicant. For further information please see the role profile. Essential Qualifications Educated to QCF Level 6 ie holding a law degree and/ or, a practicing solicitor or barrister with knowledge of contract law Essential Experience Knowledge and application of contract law Proven negotiating and problem solving skills Competencies Integrity Public Service We Take Ownership - Level 2 We Analyse Critically – Level 2 We are Emotionally Aware – Level 2 Candidate Guidance for Completing Application Forms Contact Details for an Informal Discussion For further information please contact the recruitment team on police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611 Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.