Law Practitioner

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking a dynamic Law Practitioner to join the academic team at University Centre Leeds. The role involves teaching in areas like Criminal Law and Business Law while providing mentorship and curriculum development. With opportunities for professional growth, this is an exciting chance to bring legal expertise into an academic setting and shape future legal professionals.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with employer contributions

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel available

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience.
• Desirable to hold a postgraduate qualification in law.
• A passion for education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures and workshops in various legal subjects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative course content.
• Mentor and support students academically.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Education

Postgraduate qualification in law

Job description

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About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Law Practitioner to join our academic team at University Centre. At University Centre Leeds we offer industry-driven foundation degrees and full undergraduate programmes, providing students with high-quality higher education in professional and vocational fields while maintaining strong links with local employers.

The Areas Of Teaching Will Be

• Criminal law and Public Law and Human Rights at level 4
• Business Law at level 5
• Criminal Litigation and Dissertation at level 6
• Involvement with Access to HE Law programme.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your legal expertise with the rewarding world of teaching, mentoring, and academic development. Apply now to bring your legal experience into a meaningful academic setting and help shape the legal minds of tomorrow. We are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore the role may close before the advertised closing date.

If you do not currently hold a recognised teaching qualification, you will be required to complete one within a two-year period. This will be fully funded, so there will be no additional cost to you.

If you would like an informal chat before applying please contact Sarah on [e-mail] to arrange this.

Please note the salary advertised is inclusive of a £2000 per annum market supplement which will be reviewed annually.

What You Will Do

• You will play a key role in delivering dynamic and engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops across a range of legal subjects.
• You will contribute to the ongoing development and innovation of the curriculum, ensuring course content remains current and relevant.
• Supporting students through academic mentoring, guidance, and supervision will be a key aspect of your role.
• You will also collaborate closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams to enhance the overall student experience.
• Additionally, you will be expected to engage in scholarly activity, research, or professional development to maintain and enrich your subject expertise.
• Your real-world legal experience will bring valuable insights into our programmes and help prepare the next generation of legal professionals.
  
  

About You

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with substantial professional experience.
• A postgraduate qualification in law or legal practice (PGDip, LLM, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for education, student development, and legal practice.
• Previous experience in teaching, mentoring or coaching in an academic or professional training setting (desirable but not essential).
  
  

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.

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