Solicitor

Academic Registry

The University of Plymouth is seeking a qualified solicitor, ideally with recent in-house experience and/or with an understanding of the Higher Education sector, to join the University’s in-house Legal and Compliance Department, which provides legal advice to the University group in relation to academic, commercial and compliance activities.

Whilst this is a fixed-term contract, you will be joining the team at an exciting time where you can really make a difference both within the team and the wider University. 

You will report to the Interim Head of Legal & Compliance and will work mostly without supervision in a friendly team comprising the Interim Head of Legal & Compliance, 3 solicitors, the Information Governance Officer and an Administrator. 

As a small and busy team with a varied and engaging workload, the University welcomes applications from individuals with an ambition for continuous improvement, and who are positive and able to proactively support colleagues inside and outside of the team. 

In addition to the provision of legal advice, the role will involve: 

• supporting strategic discussions on risk, project development and compliance;
• building positive internal and external relationships;
• maintaining effective relationships with external panel solicitors and working with the other members of the team to secure cost-effective external advice; and
• working independently and under time pressure, to deliver practical risk-based advice to a range of colleagues, whilst maintaining excellent working relationships and engendering trust. 

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. 

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Melissa Rose: by email at melissa.rose@plymouth.ac.uk by telephone on 01752 588232 

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 3 June 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. 

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover a period of Absence. Hybrid working may be available with this position. 

Flexible working options including job share will be considered. 

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. 

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here. 

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 19 May 2024 

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. 

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages 

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+ 

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