Contracts & Governance Officer - Legal

Loughborough College Group; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leicestershire is seeking a Contracts & Governance Officer to oversee legal responsibilities and governance support. This role entails drafting and reviewing contracts, providing governance support, and assisting with data protection. Candidates should have a law degree and at least two years of relevant legal experience, alongside excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive pension scheme, healthcare access, and opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidized nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD and inclusive development resources

Well-being hours

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience of legal work, including contract drafting.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to work closely with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing contracts for various College provisions.
• Providing governance support, including clerking governor meetings.
• Assisting with data protection, complaints, and appeals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Education

Law degree (or GDL)

Job description

The Leicestershire College is looking to recruit a Contracts & Governance Officer – Legal to join a small and friendly team led by the Contracts & Governance Manager in the Governance & Legal Services department.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing contracts for the College’s provision, including subcontracting-in, subcontracting-out, all commercial contracts, Higher Education, International and Apprenticeship contracts.
• Providing governance support, including clerking governor meetings.
• Assisting with data protection, complaints and appeals.

Qualifications

• Law degree (or GDL).
• At least two years’ experience of legal work, including contract drafting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• The ability to work closely with staff at all levels of the College.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Access to healthcare scheme.
• Subsided nursery fees.
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year.
• Additional annual leave available.
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay.
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development.
• Well-being hours.
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. We are a disability confident employer and welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. Terms and conditions of employment offered by The Leicestershire College differ from those of Loughborough College. Employees will be based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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