Higher Education Solicitor (12‑Month Hybrid Locum)

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

Job summary

A prestigious University is seeking a Solicitor for its Student Affairs team on a 12-month locum basis. This full-time role involves advising on various student legal matters, acting as a legal contact in the University, and providing specialist advice on legal issues. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in Higher Education and hold a current practising certificate. The position offers hybrid working and flexible days, requiring 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Recruitment is handled by a leading agency.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within Higher Education.
• Current practising certificate required.
• Experience within student-related law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide variety of student legal matters.
• Act as a key legal point of contact within the University.
• Provide legal advice on various issues to the University.
• Advise in-house clients on legal issues for student services.
• Provide specialist advice on consumer protection laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to cultivate relationships

Ability to manage workload

Job description

A prestigious University is seeking a Solicitor for its Student Affairs team on a 12-month locum basis. This full-time role involves advising on various student legal matters, acting as a legal contact in the University, and providing specialist advice on legal issues. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in Higher Education and hold a current practising certificate. The position offers hybrid working and flexible days, requiring 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Recruitment is handled by a leading agency.