Data Protection and Commercial Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Data Protection and Commercial Solicitor at a prestigious institution in London. This role involves providing essential legal advice and representation to a renowned university, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and contract regulations. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, working closely with a dedicated legal team. With a flexible working policy and a commitment to diversity, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the higher education sector while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.

Qualifications

• Practising lawyer with experience in data protection and commercial law.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to the University and its committees.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Legal and Research Services team.

Skills

Data Protection Law

Contract Law

Legal Drafting

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

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universityoflondon

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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The University of London

The University of London is one of the oldest universities in the UK, established by Royal Charter in 1836. The central University includes our acclaimed School of Advanced Study and the University of London Institute in Paris. The University is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to approximately 40,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Protection and Commercial Solicitor to join our Legal department for a fixed period of two years. Legal provides legal advice and representation to the University, its Board of Trustees and committees, and the senior management and staff of the University, on a wide range of matters. We area small, busy and supportive team.

The successful candidate will be a practising lawyer from either a private practice or in-house background, who values working within a dynamic in-house environment.

You will need the ability to work well independently, together with the Head of Legal, and as part of the wider team, including our Research Services team. We are seeking a candidate who is motivated to deliver services in a time-responsive, pragmatic, approachable and professional manner. You will need to have strong drafting skills, demonstrable knowledge of contract law and the desire and ability to quickly grasp issues within the higher education field.

This is a full time, fixed term position. Our usual working hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm though we have a flexible working policy.

For a full Person Specification please refer to the Job Description attached.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter as indicated on the application page. Your cover letter should highlight your interest and suitability for the role, including your experience working in an academic environment. Please address how you would expect to respond to the challenges of working in an academic environment with stakeholders with a range of commercial experience so as to ensure adequate protections for the University.

Applications will close at11.59pm on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. Regrettably we are not able to accept late applications.

The first round interviews are anticipated to take place in the week of 2 June 2025.

Further Information

Please address informal enquiries to Charlotte Gibb at [emailprotected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members ofBlack, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description.

Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.