University and Student Matters Lawyer; Senior

Department

Legal Services which includes the Information Governance and Insurance Office sits within the University Secretary’s Office and is part of Professional Services. The legal team is a small friendly team of five lawyers and a legal services co-ordinator and provides a supportive environment.

We are looking for a lawyer with significant experience practising employment law who can manage high profile cases and develop a constructive relationship with HR. The role will require someone who can work independently, manage a variety of work and deliver economies in providing a service to HR. Additionally, due to the fluctuation in employment work volumes, we are looking for someone prepared to learn and advise on student complaints or litigation as required.

• Significant experience as a Lawyer working in an employment law field, with a range of legal skills and able to apply them widely and has confidence in their own ability to investigate areas of law unfamiliar to them and work independently.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Julia Durham and Debbie Wilkinson at  and