Trainee Solicitor/SQWE or Junior Solicitor

Liverpool Hope University; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university is seeking a Trainee Solicitor or qualified Junior Solicitor to join its Governance and Legal Service team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of legal matters, including student complaints and compliance, in a friendly and supportive environment. Strong communication skills and a law degree are essential. This is a permanent position with a 12-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent for Trainee Solicitor/SQWE.
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor/barrister in England and Wales for Junior Solicitor.
• Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal and regulatory matters regarding student complaints and misconduct.
• Support data protection and advise on the Equality Act.
• Draft university policies and attend university committees.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

Law degree or equivalent

LPC or Solicitors' Qualifying Examination

Job description

Job Opportunity at Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University is seeking to fill a position within the Governance and Legal Service team. The role is open to either a Trainee Solicitor (including Solicitor's Qualifying Experience) or a qualified Junior Solicitor.

The successful candidate will join a small, friendly team handling a variety of legal and regulatory matters, such as student complaints, misconduct, and compliance with the Office for Students. Most legal cases are managed in-house, with responsibilities including litigation, contract, and property matters, depending on experience and qualification.

The role also involves supporting data protection, advising on the Equality Act, assisting with Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, drafting university policies, and attending university committees. The work is diverse, engaging, and rewarding.

Candidate Requirements

• If applying as a Trainee Solicitor/Solicitors Qualifying Work Experience candidate: Law degree or equivalent, preferably with LPC or Solicitors' Qualifying Examination in progress or completed.
• If applying as a Junior Solicitor: Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.

All applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, enthusiasm to learn, attention to detail, and meticulous record-keeping. Candidates must specify on their application whether they are applying for the Trainee/SQWE or Junior Solicitor role.

This is a permanent position, subject to a 12-month probationary period.