Higher Education Solicitor (12‑Month Hybrid Locum)

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in Cheltenham on a 12-month locum basis. The role involves advising on student legal matters and providing specialist legal advice within a Higher Education context. The ideal candidate should have a current practising certificate and extensive legal knowledge. This position offers hybrid working, flexible workdays, and requires recent experience in related fields.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education is desirable.
• Experience with student-related law.
• Advising on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a variety of student legal matters.
• Acting as a key legal point of contact within the University.
• Providing legal advice on various issues to the University.
• Advising in-house clients on legal issues.
• Providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills

Relationship cultivation

Workload management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in Cheltenham on a 12-month locum basis. The role involves advising on student legal matters and providing specialist legal advice within a Higher Education context. The ideal candidate should have a current practising certificate and extensive legal knowledge. This position offers hybrid working, flexible workdays, and requires recent experience in related fields.