University Legal Counsel & Compliance Advisor

Tlt Llp; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a legal advisor with extensive experience in higher education and a current practising certificate. Responsibilities include advising on a variety of student legal matters, acting as a key legal point of contact within the University, and providing specialist legal advice. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be able to manage a personal workload effectively. This role offers an opportunity to engage with significant legal issues affecting the University and its students.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within higher education (desirable).
• Experience within student-related law.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide variety of student legal matters.
• Acting as a key legal point of contact within the University.
• Providing legal advice on a variety of issues to the University.
• Advising in-house clients on any legal issues.
• Providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection law matters.
• Advising on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level.

Skills

Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills

Ability to manage a personal workload to meet high standards and precise deadlines

Education

Current practising certificate

Job description

A prominent legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a legal advisor with extensive experience in higher education and a current practising certificate. Responsibilities include advising on a variety of student legal matters, acting as a key legal point of contact within the University, and providing specialist legal advice. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be able to manage a personal workload effectively. This role offers an opportunity to engage with significant legal issues affecting the University and its students.