University Solicitor

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor for a prestigious University in the North-West on a 12-month locum basis. The role involves providing legal advice on various student matters, requiring extensive experience in Higher Education and a current practicing certificate. This full-time position offers a daily rate of £350 - £400 and considers hybrid work options. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters effectively.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Higher Education.
• Experience within student-related law.
• Advising on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Advising on student legal matters like discrimination and negligence.
• Acting as a key legal contact within the University.
• Providing legal advice to various University departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to cultivate relationships

Ability to manage workload

Education

Current practicing certificate

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.