Head of LegalBand 8b£64,408 - £73,961Remote/Hybrid Working - 1/2 days in the office per monthNWL Procurement Services (NWL PS), is an innovative shared service that provides procurement and supply chain management services to enable partner organisations to increase efficiency, deliver more from supply partners and improve the overall service experience for stakeholders, staff and patients.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a background in Public Sector Procurement / Commercial Law to join the organisation and lead the in-house legal function. Determine and implement commercial legal strategyProvide dedicated legal service for procurement and contractual mattersUndertake factual investigation of commercial claims and liaise with external legal counselDraft legal documentation, policies, and proceduresProvide training on legislation and contribute to team's knowledge transferAct as advisor on legal matters to various stakeholdersKey Working Relationships:Internal: NWL PS Category Directors, Sourcing team, Clinical and Non-Clinical Senior Management, Delivery Board members, Trust CFO’s and their teamsMain Duties and Responsibilities:Legal Advice:Communicate sensitive information for legal advisory serviceProvide expert advice on statutory compliance and interpretationHandle complex commercial claims and negotiate settlementsInstruct external legal counsel and manage outsourced caseworkGovernance:Lead governance and compliance activitiesPrepare and implement policies, procedures, and guidelinesEnsure long-term strategic action planning against risksRepresent clients in sensitive situations and provide highly complex informationCommercial and Contracts:Review high-value, high-complexity contractsAssist with preparation, review, and risk assessment of commercial agreementsDraft model contracts and diverse types of agreementsLead in commercial and legal negotiations on high-risk contractsLeadership, Team Development, and Networking:Build key relationships with legal and procurement professionalsLead procurement teams in best practice, coaching, and mentoringDeliver core legal specialist trainingEngage stakeholders in procurement and contractual mattersPlease apply via the LinkedIn advert, or email your CV & cover letter to nwl-procurement@jss-search.com referencing Head of Legal in the subject heading.