Solicitor and Governance Officer (1.0FTE)

Contract: Full-time/Open-Ended

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London.  With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, our partnerships with employers help students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Named UK Modern University of the Year in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, we have rocketed into the top 50 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Times and Sunday Times University Guide, and are ranked 46 in the Guardian's latest guide. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. 

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we work with others to transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve.

The Solicitor will assist the Director of Governance and Legal Services to provide legal support across the University on regulatory and contractual matters in order to mitigate risks and assist the University in its ambition to deliver social benefit and impact through education, research and social innovation. In the capacity as Governance Officer, the role will also involve supporting the work of the University’s governing body, the Court, and the Executive Board by ensuring the delivery of an effective and efficient governance service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team which promotes a corporate culture of good governance where legal, regulatory, political and commercial considerations often combine.  You will be part of a cohesive and high performing team of professional and support staff, provide legal and contractual advice and support as well as managing the day to day arrangements for the University’s legal service providers and act as executive secretary of senior Court committees. 

Candidates interested in this role will be a qualified practising lawyer with experience in a commercial environment with good knowledge of corporate governance and administration.  You will have excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills aligned to GCU’s values and demonstrate the strategic insight that will underpin a full contribution to developing governance practice across GCU. 

You can apply for this role through the Glasgow Caledonian University vacancies page via the above 'Apply' button.

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