Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a thriving and exciting in-house commercial property team. Our dynamic Property Acquisitions, Disposals and Leases team at NWSSP Legal and Risk Services requires a full-time solicitor, legal executive or barrister to join the team and provide a broad range of commercial property advice to NHS Wales' Health Boards, Trusts and other NHS bodies
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will work, with supervision, to provide commercial property legal advice and assistance to the NHS bodies in Wales.
The advice will range from providing legal updates, general ad hoc queries, occupational leases and large-scale development projects. Our ideal candidate will have some relevant experience in advising on a wide range of commercial property matters and a keen interest to develop and grow their expertise.
You will have a passion for public service, good communication skills, a confident approach to work and a drive to progress. You will also demonstrate our core values, being:
- Listening and Learning; (2)
- Working Together;
- Taking Responsibility; and
- Innovating.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.
We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice ( or equivalent)
- A qualified lawyer who is either of the following -A qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales -A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and where the specialist area of law described in the role profile includes civil litigation, the postholder is required to have been awarded the CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification -A qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales
- Relevant legal knowledge
Desirable
- NHS/public sector background
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through training contract within commercial property law
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of advising on commercial property issues
- NHS or public sector background
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff
- Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
- Property litigation knowledge
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
- Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills Levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking and writing in Welsh
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential
- "Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: -Listening and learning -Working together -Taking responsibility -Innovating"
other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Law Degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice ( or equivalent)
- A qualified lawyer who is either of the following -A qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales -A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and where the specialist area of law described in the role profile includes civil litigation, the postholder is required to have been awarded the CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification -A qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales
- Relevant legal knowledge
Desirable
- NHS/public sector background
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through training contract within commercial property law
Desirable
- Post qualification experience of advising on commercial property issues
- NHS or public sector background
- Experience of making presentations to non-legal staff
- Experience in drafting documents and advice to clients
- Property litigation knowledge
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced
- Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes
- Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstances
- Ability to prioritise and organise own work
- Ability to recognise own capabilities
- Conscientious, confident, flexible and professional approach to work
- Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHS
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills Levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking and writing in Welsh
Values and Personal Qualities
Essential
- "Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: -Listening and learning -Working together -Taking responsibility -Innovating"
other
Essential
- Willing to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
