Senior Lecturer in Law

Nottinghamshire Law Society; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Lecturer with a focus on Criminal Law and Property Law. This full-time, permanent position requires expertise and recent teaching experience in Higher Education. The ideal candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate courses, enriching the academic environment. The role offers a competitive salary range of £45,367-57,418 and includes generous annual leave, pension contributions, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

30 - 35 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Must have submitted PhD or hold relevant legal qualification.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Knowledge of legal practices in England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Develop and deliver innovative course content.
• Engage in research and contribute to the academic community.

Skills

Expertise in Criminal Law

Expertise in Property Law

Recent teaching experience in Higher Education

Education

PhD or professional legal qualification

Job description

PhD or hold a professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister or as a chartered legal executive (FCILEX)or a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney in the jurisdiction of England and Wales and have recent teaching experience in Higher Education.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law Property Law

Location

Nottingham

Contact

Elyse Wakelin

Phone

0115 941 8418

Email

[e-mail]

Closing Date

22-02-2026

Reference #

AgbCglZT228

Description

Senior Lecturer: £45,367-57,418 per annum

Full time/Permanent

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (depending on experience) to teach onour undergraduate and postgraduate (including practitioner) courses.

We welcome applications from candidates who specialise in the area of Criminal Law and Property Law

Applicants must have either be submitted their PhD or hold a professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister or as a chartered legal executive (FCILEX)or a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney in the jurisdiction of England and Wales and have recent teaching experience in Higher Education..

Interview Date

12th & 13th March

About Us

Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.

We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme. In addition, our students can gain practical experience volunteering at NLS Legal, our multi-award-winning-teaching law firm, the only on-campus law firm at a UK Law School.

Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Planwith life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched withminimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

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