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JAN20255733 Expiry date:
12:00, Fri, 7th Feb 2025 Location:
Manchester Benefits:
28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, access to the local government pension scheme, access to various salary sacrifice benefits, access to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year. Transport for the North was established in 2018 as the first Sub-national Transport Body in England 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. Role overview: We are looking for a “can-do” Senior Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX) to provide specialist legal advice to our various stakeholders, supporting the provision of professional legal, democratic, contract, procurement, and corporate information management services, focused on achieving 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) in ensuring proper systems, processes, policies, and procedures are in place to effectively manage the organisation’s affairs and ensure statutory compliance aligned with organisational objectives. 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, while 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 essential. 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 can turn vision into reality. These qualities, combined with a “Can-do” attitude, make the role and the successful candidate an ideal partnership. Closing Date:
12:00pm 7th February 2025 Provisional Interview Date:
26th February 2025 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.
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JAN20255733 Expiry date:
12:00, Fri, 7th Feb 2025 Location:
Manchester Benefits:
28 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, access to the local government pension scheme, access to various salary sacrifice benefits, access to Flexi-Time Scheme, allowing accrual of up to 18 additional days leave per year. Transport for the North was established in 2018 as the first Sub-national Transport Body in England 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. Role overview: We are looking for a “can-do” Senior Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX) to provide specialist legal advice to our various stakeholders, supporting the provision of professional legal, democratic, contract, procurement, and corporate information management services, focused on achieving 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) in ensuring proper systems, processes, policies, and procedures are in place to effectively manage the organisation’s affairs and ensure statutory compliance aligned with organisational objectives. 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, while 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 essential. 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 can turn vision into reality. These qualities, combined with a “Can-do” attitude, make the role and the successful candidate an ideal partnership. Closing Date:
12:00pm 7th February 2025 Provisional Interview Date:
26th February 2025 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.
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