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Senior Lawyer and Legal Services Deputy

University of Salford - Legal Services

Location: Salford
Salary: £59,139 to £66,537
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th July 2025
Closes: 23rd July 2025
Job Ref: 216-407398857

Opportunity Overview 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision that “By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing students for life” and will report directly to the Director of Legal Services. Playing key role in managing the legal services team and protecting the University's position from a legal perspective.

This role deputises for and supports the Director in managing the University's legal affairs, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and providing strategic legal advice across the institution. This role involves leading legal initiatives, managing legal risks, and overseeing the delivery of legal services to support the University's objectives;  delivering professional legal advice to the Chief Academic Services Officer and University Secretary, the University Leadership Team, and all academic and management units of the University. The role encompasses the management of team members including lawyers and those responsible for data protection and information governance.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Ensure that the University is compliant with all relevant legislation and provide advice and expertise to resolve legal issues as they arise.
  • Keep up to date with legal developments and changes of legislation affecting the University’s operations and activities and proactively advising the relevant colleagues of implications and necessary action to be taken.
  • Manage the University’s compliance with the following University policies: Whistleblowing Policy and procedures, the Modern Slavery Act, Data Protection, Counterterrorism and Security Act and Freedom of Speech.

About the School or About the Department 

The Legal Services team provides legal advice and support, compliance, and general risk management insight across the entire University, working with colleagues in academic schools and professional services teams.

What's in it for you? 

  • Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
  • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
  • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
  • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
  • Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
  • The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
  • Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
  • Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. 
  • Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles 
  • Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
  • A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

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