Transport for the North overview:
Transport for the North was established in 2018 as the first Sub-national Transport Body in England and was formed to transform the transport system for the North of England, providing the strategic infrastructure needed for enhanced economic growth.
As a partnership, we bring together the North's local transport authorities and business leaders with delivery partners, like Network Rail and National Highways, and work closely with government. We work with our partners to support and enable delivery of the North's Strategic Transport Plan ambitions to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
Our role is to add strategic value by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions about transport in the North are informed by local knowledge and requirements. As a partnership, we have powers devolved from central government to work together to deliver strategic transport priorities.
Our vision is of a thriving North of England, where modern transport connections drive economic growth and support an excellent quality of life.
Role overview: We are looking for a "can-do" Senior Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX) to provide specialist expert legal advice to our various stakeholders, supporting the provision of the full range of professional legal, democratic, contract, procurement, and corporate information management services, focused on the achievement of corporate objectives and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable relevant legal experience at a comparable level within a similar organisation or public body and will support the Head of Legal Services (Monitoring Officer) with ensuring proper systems, processes, policies, and procedures are in place to effectively manage the organisation's affairs and ensure proper statutory compliance, aligned to organisational objectives, including diligence of TfN's Constitution.
What we're looking for: The successful candidate will possess the capability to investigate any matters and allegations which may constitute a reportable incident under Sections 5 and 5A of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989, whilst also supporting the Head of Legal Services as the "Proper Officer" for the preparation, publication, and retention of records of decisions taken by or on behalf of TfN by its various Boards and Committees. Strong analytical skills are also an essential requirement. You will initiate and lead the design and implementation of new/enhanced policies, systems, and approaches at TfN. The appointed person will be collaborative, professional, and naturally inquisitive. A self-starter as well as being an excellent team player who is hands-on and can turn vision into reality. It is these qualities, combined with a "Can-do" attitude, that makes the role and the successful candidate an ideal partnership. Closing Date: 12:00pm 7th February 2025 Provisional Interview Date: 26th February 2025 In return, as well as a competitive salary, our other benefits are: 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Access to the local government pension scheme Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme. Access to TfN's Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for please apply online, ensuring that in your application you provide evidence in the form of specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile. All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process. At TfN, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, all applications will be considered on their merit. As an organisation, we always strive to do the right thing and understand that in order to make a difference in our society and workplace, we must be committed to respecting equality and diversity, showing kindness, tackling discrimination, and promoting inclusion.
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Role overview: We are looking for a "can-do" Senior Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX) to provide specialist expert legal advice to our various stakeholders, supporting the provision of the full range of professional legal, democratic, contract, procurement, and corporate information management services, focused on the achievement of corporate objectives and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable relevant legal experience at a comparable level within a similar organisation or public body and will support the Head of Legal Services (Monitoring Officer) with ensuring proper systems, processes, policies, and procedures are in place to effectively manage the organisation's affairs and ensure proper statutory compliance, aligned to organisational objectives, including diligence of TfN's Constitution.
What we're looking for: The successful candidate will possess the capability to investigate any matters and allegations which may constitute a reportable incident under Sections 5 and 5A of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989, whilst also supporting the Head of Legal Services as the "Proper Officer" for the preparation, publication, and retention of records of decisions taken by or on behalf of TfN by its various Boards and Committees. Strong analytical skills are also an essential requirement. You will initiate and lead the design and implementation of new/enhanced policies, systems, and approaches at TfN. The appointed person will be collaborative, professional, and naturally inquisitive. A self-starter as well as being an excellent team player who is hands-on and can turn vision into reality. It is these qualities, combined with a "Can-do" attitude, that makes the role and the successful candidate an ideal partnership. Closing Date: 12:00pm 7th February 2025 Provisional Interview Date: 26th February 2025 In return, as well as a competitive salary, our other benefits are: 28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Access to the local government pension scheme Access to various salary sacrifice benefits, including Travel Pass purchase scheme. Access to TfN's Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for please apply online, ensuring that in your application you provide evidence in the form of specific examples of how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile. All candidates will be required to prove their right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process. At TfN, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, all applications will be considered on their merit. As an organisation, we always strive to do the right thing and understand that in order to make a difference in our society and workplace, we must be committed to respecting equality and diversity, showing kindness, tackling discrimination, and promoting inclusion.
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