Director of Legal Services - Strategic Counsel & Governance

Esrc IAA University of Surrey; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK seeks a Director of Legal Services to provide strategic legal leadership. This role involves overseeing legal compliance, delivering expert advice on various matters, and managing key relationships with legal advisers. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in higher education law and a proven ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of family-friendly benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension

Flexible working options

Access to leisure facilities

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience providing legal advice at senior or executive level.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks relevant to higher education.
• Experience with compliance, risk management, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on employment law and commercial contracts.
• Ensure robust legal compliance across the University.
• Support major institutional projects and partnerships.

Skills

Legal compliance expertise

Governance frameworks

Problem-solving in regulatory environments

Expertise in employment law

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

A prominent educational institution in the UK seeks a Director of Legal Services to provide strategic legal leadership. This role involves overseeing legal compliance, delivering expert advice on various matters, and managing key relationships with legal advisers. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in higher education law and a proven ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of family-friendly benefits.