Public Law Lawyer - Higher Education Regulator (Hybrid)

Office for Students; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education regulatory body is seeking a Legal Adviser in London or Bristol. The successful candidate will lead on providing legal advice on a range of regulatory issues in the higher education sector. The role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong public law knowledge and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary package is offered, including an allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Civil Service defined benefit pension

Generous London weighting

Qualifications

• Strong interest in public law and regulatory issues.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in litigation, regulatory rules, or similar areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on legal advice for higher education regulatory matters.
• Advise on consumer protection, public law principles, and human rights law.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on legal issues.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Public law knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Tools

Legal knowledge base

Job description

A higher education regulatory body is seeking a Legal Adviser in London or Bristol. The successful candidate will lead on providing legal advice on a range of regulatory issues in the higher education sector. The role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong public law knowledge and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary package is offered, including an allowance and pension scheme.