Location: | Swansea |
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Salary: | £36,386 to £42,155 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 27th January 2023 |
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Closes: | 3rd February 2023 |
Job Ref: | SD02999 |
Location: Singleton Campus
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. We thrive on exploration and discovery and pride ourselves on offering the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
The purpose of the role is to be part of the University’s in-house legal team to strengthen the legal resource at the University to deal with a wide variety of legal matters. To provide in-house legal guidance and be able to identify potential issues as well as dealing with own caseload. To provide legal advice and assist in advising the University on using legal processes in the most cost-effective way. To work with and provide support to the Head of Legal Services in various areas of law.
You must be qualified as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive with demonstrable experience of delivering a legal service with an independent caseload. You will handle a varied caseload, working within a collaborative and supportive team. We are looking for an individual who can work as part of a team and independently. You will also mentor junior members of the team.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria.
For further information please contact Deborah Howell, Deputy Head of Legal and Compliance Services by phone 01792 634948 or by e-mail deborah.howell@swansea.ac.uk.
Shortlisting is planned for 8th February 2023, and interviews will be held possibly 15th or 16th February 2023 (TBC).
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