The Strategic Implementation, Governance and Legal team supports the NCA by providing governance and legal services. The team also supports the Chief Executive with strategic work. All team members in the Strategic Implementation, Governance and Legal Section must gain and maintain a working understanding of the NCA's strategic priorities and support other teams' shared purpose and direction. This is a non-ongoing position for 10 months to cover maternity leave The key duties of the position include Senior Government Lawyer/Assistant Director duties will vary depending on team and NCA priorities but are expected to include: Providing high quality and timely legal advice and support across a range of practice areas (commercial, probity, administrative law etc.); Reviewing or drafting a range of commercial arrangements (contracts, licences, permits etc.); Managing the Freedom of Information, privacy and small claims management functions (with the support of a Senior Officer/Paralegal); Working on legislative or policy projects, including liaising with relevant stakeholders; Managing, mentoring and guiding junior staff, including second counselling/quality assurance; Reviewing policies and procedures to ensure legal accuracy and compliance; Monitoring legislation and case law for developments that may be relevant to the NCA's operations and to identify and keep up to date on public sector governance issues; Preparing briefing material for the executive and other stakeholders on legal developments affecting the NCA, including options for implementation; Reviewing operational/work reports to be provided to NCA executive (e.g. matter management reporting); Undertaking or supporting procurement activities; and Supporting and assisting with ad hoc governance and strategic implementation work.
