Senior Regulatory Lawyer and Deputy Clerk to the Board

Bournemouth University; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth University seeks a Senior Regulatory Lawyer and Deputy Clerk to lead regulatory legal advice. This key role involves collaborating with the University Executive Team on governance and regulatory compliance while providing drafting and supervising clerking support for the Board.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme with 18% employer contributions

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in regulatory compliance and governance.
• Strong legal drafting skills and experience advising on laws such as OfS and Data Protection Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and governance.
• Draft legal documents and review contracts.
• Liaise with Board members and regulators.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Governance knowledge

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

About the role

Bournemouth University operates in a highly regulated sector, with increasing regulatory requirements impacting all areas of its activity. The Senior Regulatory Lawyer and Deputy Clerk to the Board will lead the provision of regulatory legal advice to the University and the Board across a diverse remit. The postholder will also serve as Deputy Clerk to the Board, ensuring that the Board and its Committees have full clerking support at all times. Reporting to the Head of Legal Services and Corporate Governance, the postholder will manage the Senior Governance Managers.

The University Board

The Board oversees the strategic development of the University, resource management, and solvency. It includes members from higher education, industry, commerce, and representatives of students and staff. The Vice-Chancellor and some members of the University Executive Team are also Board Members. The Board has six sub-committees: Audit, Risk and Governance; Finance and Resources; Remuneration; Nominations; and Student Experience, Quality and Standards.

The role

The Senior Regulatory Lawyer and Deputy Clerk will collaborate with the University Executive Team, Faculties, and Services to provide legal advice focused on regulatory compliance and governance. Key responsibilities include advising on regulations such as OfS, Consumer Protection Law, Charity Law, and Data Protection Law. The role involves drafting legal and governance documents, reviewing contracts, and advising on Board and Committee papers. The postholder will support corporate governance activities, including Independent Effectiveness Reviews, Board Recruitment, and regulatory reporting.

When deputising for the Clerk, the postholder will liaise directly with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Board, the Vice-Chancellor, and the OfS regulator. The role requires staying current with changes in legal, regulatory, and governance requirements in a highly regulated sector.

Bournemouth University offers benefits such as 30 days annual leave, hybrid working, and a Local Government Pension Scheme with 18% employer contributions.