The Procurement Team are based in the Strategic Headquarters in Eastleigh and work a hybrid arrangement based on business need, with a minimum expectation to be on-site at least one day a week. Flexible working request will be considered.

Are you seeking a new and exciting challenge where you can play a crucial tole in setting up and managing contracts as a Legal Advisor to the Constabulary's Procurement Team?

If you have a solid understanding of contract law, you might be the ideal candidate we are looking for.

In this role you will be responsible for drafting terms and conditions for our procurement contracts and collaborating with various departments within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to ensure legal requirements for both new and existing contracts are met.

You will handle legal negotiations with suppliers, including resolving disputes if they arise, to ensure the smooth delivery of goods and services. Additionally, you will provide advice on and ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation and our internal rules.

Whether you hold a law degree or have extensive experience as a solicitor this role could be perfect 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

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of public sector contract law
• Have experience of providing advice to senior officers and staff as required on all aspects of contract law.
• Have experience of drafting contractual terms and conditions.
• Be commercially minded.

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.

Closing date: Sunday, 15th June 2025 at 23:59 hours

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