University Lawyer

Newton Park Campus

Full Time 37 hours

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a solicitor or barrister to join our growing Governance, Legal and Compliance Department at Bath Spa University.

As our University Lawyer, you will provide pragmatic advice and legal support to colleagues at all levels across the University on a wide variety of interesting and strategically important matters. In this key role, you will also act as our legal expert on a wide range of contracts and be our primary point of contact on all legal aspects relating to our educational partnerships.

You will bring experience of drafting and advising on contracts and identifying creative and pragmatic solutions to complex legal and related issues. With excellent communication skills, you will be confident and resourceful with the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative environment. This role calls for a team player with strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of working in or with the higher education sector, or similar environment.

The University Lawyer will report to our Head of Legal and work within a small team of professionals as part of our friendly and supportive Governance, Legal and Compliance Department. Hybrid working is supported for this full-time position.

Please contact David Newman, University Secretary, (d.newman@bathspa.ac.uk), for an informal discussion regarding this role.

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