University Lawyer

Are you a Solicitor or Barrister looking to join a small, busy, and supportive team? The University Secretary's Office provides legal advice and representation to the University, its Council, and committees, as well to senior management and other colleagues. 

If you are a practicing lawyer from any  background who values working in a dynamic in-house environment, we would like to hear from you. 

You will need the ability to work well independently, together with General Counsel, and as part of the wider team. We are seeking a candidate who is motivated to deliver legal services in a time-responsive, pragmatic, approachable and professional manner. You will need to have;

• strong drafting skills, 
• demonstrable knowledge of contract law 
• and the desire and ability to quickly grasp issues within the higher education field.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Rashi Jain, UniversitySecretary@cardiff.ac.uk

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you can also choose to spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part-time hours, local pension scheme, blended working (meaning you may be able to work from home for some of your time, depending on business needs), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

This post is full time and open ended (35 hours per week), and available immediately.

Closing date: Sunday, 30 April 2023
 
Cardiff University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented in senior levels within the University. All appointments are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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