University Lawyer

The University of Roehampton Professional Services Limited is recruiting to the role of University Lawyer to join our Legal Services provision. Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, the role holder will oversee the delivery of high quality and efficient legal services at the University, whilst also acting as a strategic advisor to senior managers.

The role would suit a qualified solicitor or barrister with a commercial and contractual background or previous in-house experience, whether in education or elsewhere, who is comfortable engaging with a broad range of legal work. This will include estates, employment law, intellectual property, data protection, governance, regulatory and compliance, company law, charity law, disputes and litigation.
You will provide legal advice and input within your areas of expertise, whilst also coordinating the provision of external legal advice in relation to the full range of work at the University. You will ideally have at least 3 years PQE., Disability Confident
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Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021., Candidates will have the opportunity to join a busy department working at the heart of a complex organisation with a strong sense of mission and purpose. At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life. We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students realise their ambitions.