Location
Westminster

Salary
£56,180

About the Role
The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community. The Office of Speaker's Counsel provides legal advice to Mr Speaker, the Clerk of the House, and all the staff teams in the House. This post is in the general advice team, primarily advising the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate. This is primarily a commercial advisory post, working as part of the general advice team and providing advice and guidance to departments of the House on construction contracts, other commercial contracts, and procurement, particularly during a busy period for the Procurement team. The post-holder will advise on the application of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023, and on bespoke provisions for the two Houses of Parliament in construction and other contracts, particularly the NEC3 and NEC4 forms of construction contract. The general advice team covers a wide range of work including issues of Parliamentary privilege, freedom of information, data protection, employment, health and safety, personal injury litigation, copyright, and broadcasting.

Experience
Essential qualification: Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. Sound knowledge of contract law.

About you
Strong team working and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a diverse team and commitment to inclusive behaviour. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice on complex issues. Strong powers of research and analysis, including the ability to familiarize oneself with a new area of law and reach sound judgements under pressure.

Qualifications
Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.