University Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in Cheltenham on a 12-month locum basis. The role involves advising on student legal matters and providing specialist legal advice within a Higher Education context. The ideal candidate should have a current practising certificate and extensive legal knowledge. This position offers hybrid working, flexible workdays, and requires recent experience in related fields.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education is desirable.
• Experience with student-related law.
• Advising on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a variety of student legal matters.
• Acting as a key legal point of contact within the University.
• Providing legal advice on various issues to the University.
• Advising in-house clients on legal issues.
• Providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills

Relationship cultivation

Workload management

Job description

Job Description

We are currently working in partnership with a prestigious University in the North-West, who are looking to appoint a Solicitor within their Student Affairs team on a 12‑month locum basis.

This will be a full-time position paying circa £350 - £400 p/day, and they are looking for someone to attend the office on a weekly basis, but may be able to consider remote options.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within Higher Education, and have a current practising certificate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Advising on a wide variety of student legal matters, including discrimination, negligence, intellectual property rights, harassment and rules of natural justice
• Acting as a key legal point of contact within the University and develop a strong network of internal and external contacts at the highest level
• Providing legal advice on a variety of issues to the University, both upon request and by proactively disseminating advice to contacts in academic, administrative and service departments
• Advising in-house clients on any legal issues, including student services and admissions departments
• Providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection laws matters as they affect the University and its students

Experience required:

• Experience required in Higher Education (desirable)
• Experience within student-related law
• Advising on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
• Ability to cultivate relationships to communicate the importance of legal compliance and consideration
• Ability to manage a personal workload to meet high standards and precise deadlines

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.