Higher Education Solicitor (12‑Month Hybrid Locum)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in the North-West. This full-time role involves advising on a wide range of student legal matters and providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection laws. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Higher Education and a current practising certificate. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive daily rate of £350-£400, working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education is desirable.
• Experience within student-related law.
• Ability to advise on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide variety of student legal matters.
• Act as a key legal contact within the University.
• Provide legal advice to various departments on request.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills

Relationship cultivation

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in the North-West. This full-time role involves advising on a wide range of student legal matters and providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection laws. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Higher Education and a current practising certificate. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive daily rate of £350-£400, working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.