Regulatory and Legal Officer

Regulatory and Legal Officer

Salary: £32,080 rising annually to £34,610 (pro rata if part time)

Full time, permanent (or part time 0.8 fte) position.

Reporting to the Deputy Director (Governance) of Legal Services, the Regulatory and Legal Officer will provide vital pra‑legal, technically qualified support to the University’s Legal Services function. You will play a key role in supporting regulatory and governance compliance, safeguarding the University’s legal position, and collaborating closely with central teams such as the Vice‑Chancellor’s Office, Procurement, and Finance.

Sitting within the Finance and Legal Services directorate, our small but impactful Legal Services team provides professional standards of legal work and supports robust governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the University.

• Support the legal function of the University in control, maintenance and management of technical processes, business continuity, and assisting with regulatory and compliance issues.
• Accurately check, track, execute, and document legal processes for a wide range of University activities (including use of the official University seal).
• Help lawyers with caseloads by handling technical material, tracking deadlines, maintaining databases, updating templates, and assisting with external legal support.
• Work with colleagues in other areas such as Procurement and Finance, advising them on legal formalities and the correct use of technical legal materials (including Companies House materials).
• Prepare reports and data tables for audits and key meetings.

• At least one professionally recognised UK qualification relevant to the role, such as CILEX or NALP.
• A demonstrable record of successful, sustained, and proactive management of or responsibility for legally significant workloads in a regulated environment.
• Ability to read formal legal documents accurately, judge their status, and summarise complex information.
• Confidence with digital records, controls, and document protection, with a sharp eye for detail under pressure.
• A logical and enquiring mind, capable of objective analysis.
• Self‑motivation, thoroughness, and persistence in tracking tasks to completion; using a forward diary is second nature.
• Comfortable explaining legal processes and formalities to other teams and keen to understand the University’s business context.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, uphold high professional standards expected by regulatory bodies, such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and understand that mistakes have consequences.

Expected to take place on Friday 31st July.

The Legal Services team is based at the Headington Campus in Oxford. The role is primarily on‑site, with some remote working possible to be discussed.

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).

A competitive Local Government pension scheme with 19.2% Employer contribution rate, financial education opportunities, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise employee well‑being, offering a diverse and comprehensive benefits package.

All employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for University sports and gym facilities
• Brookes on‑site Nursery
• Discounted travel options
• Relocation scheme for moves over 30 miles
• Training and development opportunities
• A connected community with staff networks that support guidance and friendship.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is a core value. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Kinghorn ().