University Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious University in the North-West is seeking a Solicitor for their Student Affairs team on a locum basis for 12 months. The role is full-time, offering a daily rate of £350 - £400, with a preference for in-office attendance weekly, though remote options may be considered. Candidates should have extensive experience in Higher Education and a current practising certificate, with responsibilities including advising on student legal matters and providing legal support across various departments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within Higher Education is desirable.
• Current practising certificate is required.
• Proven ability to advise on legal matters, including discrimination and negligence.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various student legal matters, including discrimination and intellectual property.
• Act as a key legal contact and develop internal networks.
• Provide legal advice proactively to academic and administrative departments.
• Consult on legal issues related to student services and admissions.

Skills

Experience within Higher Education

Current practising certificate

Legal advising skills

Strong communication skills

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 stude...