Job Description
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Working side by side with governments and people across the world we help countries to perform better/ We are an international development company that partners with governments, aid agencies, NGOs and companies in nearly countries. Taking on clients’ fundamental challenges, we make lasting change to the systems and organisations that are vital for people’s well-being and prosperity. We bring an agile and resourceful approach to complex development issues. What we do We help countries grow their economies, strengthen their health systems and improve financial management. We do this by providing consultancy and training in health systems strengthening, trade and growth, public private partnerships, public financial management and governance. We are one of the world’s leading experts in public procurement and supply chain management. Local solutions We are a stakeholder in the development and performance of the countries we work in. We have worked with many of our client countries for several decades. We have permanent offices in 22 countries and presence in another 18 through our project offices and representatives. Our history and status We are a limited company owned by a non-profit-making foundation. The Crown Agents Foundation is our sole shareholder and oversees our ethos and activities. The Crown Agents Board is responsible for the company’s corporate governance. We have subsidiaries in 12 countries, including Crown Agents USA Inc, Crown Agents Japan KK. We were founded in and operated as a British statutory corporation for many years before being privatised in . Crown Agents Limited is registered in England and Wales No. . We’re proud to be a member of Social Enterprise UK, the membership body for UK-based social enterprises and the leading global authority on social enterprise.
Main Job Purpose
This role works to support Group Legal Counsel and business units with timely advice on Group legal issues ranging from contractual arrangements with clients, partners, subcontractors and consultants, tender submissions, various forms of guarantees, international supply chain procurement and enquiries from our overseas offices.
MAIN ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide timely and accurate legal advice and practical solutions to all Crown Agents’ businesses both locally and internationally Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at Head Office and in international operations on contractual and other legal matters relating to the day-to-day operation of the business Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice to internal business clients on a wide range of contractual documents including teaming and consortium agreements, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, services agreements, framework agreements, licensing agreements, guarantees, international supply chain arrangements, tender documents and all forms of procurement undertaken by Crown Agents Ensure that contracts and other legal documents are effectively and properly drafted, and reviewed and interpreted to identify legal risks and minimise such risks and liabilities for the business Assist with the development and updating of legal templates Liaise with and manage external counsel when required Provide advice and assistance on other matters as and when required, including but not limited to: setting up and maintenance of Group legal entitiesGroup’s existing and future intellectual property rights portfoliodata protection related mattersdisputes and litigationGroup’s office leases Liaise with Group Compliance when required on legal matters Convey legal advice in a manner understandable to non-lawyers Assist with the delivery of legal training Remain abreast of legal developments in the key jurisdictions in which Crown Agents operates Be aware of, adhere to and reinforce Group policies and procedures, particularly in respect of safeguarding, in accordance with Crown Agent’s commitment to working to the highest quality standards and striving for continual improvement Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following Safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote Crown Agents speak up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as may be required General
Be aware of and adhere to organisational quality standards and procedures in accordance with Crown Agent’s commitment to working to the highest quality standards and striving for continual improvement. Safeguarding
Be aware of and compliant with Safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote Crown Agents speak up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Requirements
Qualified Lawyer Experience in commercial, procurement, corporate law practice. Knowledge of the international donor and aid sector an advantage.