University Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in the North-West. This full-time role involves advising on a wide range of student legal matters and providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection laws. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Higher Education and a current practising certificate. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive daily rate of £350-£400, working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education is desirable.
• Experience within student-related law.
• Ability to advise on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide variety of student legal matters.
• Act as a key legal contact within the University.
• Provide legal advice to various departments on request.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills

Relationship cultivation

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.