Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)

Description

Providing legal services to the DPC team on DPC projects and to assist in developing the wider framework for the delivery of these and future projects. In addition, some ad-hoc support for the Regulators Alliance for the Progression of Infrastructure Development (RAPID) team, in particular around the commercial arrangements attaching to the emerging policy framework for delivering RAPID projects. DPC • Reviewing the draft Project Agreements between the Appointee (water and sewerage undertakers appointed under the Water Industry Act 1991) and the CAP on the three current projects • Advising on legal issues that arise in relation to the three current projects, working alongside internal regulatory lawyers • Advising on the development of a standard approach to future contracts, to assist Appointees, bidders and Ofwat. • Advising our DPC and PR24 teams on the developing framework for DPC, particularly in relation to commercial or project finance issues. RAPID • Ad-hoc support for the RAPID team lawyers in relation to commercial / project issues as required. The services do not include the provision of any reserved legal services. The services will be provided for two days each week. The usual days on which services will be provided are Wednesday and Thursday. These days may be varied with the agreement of the contract manager. The services may, from time to time, be provided for additional time subject to the agreement of the contract manager.

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