Solicitor

Solicitor focuses on support files, clients, documentation, case progression, research, or legal administration according to the role.

What the role involves

• Support files, clients, documentation, case progression, research, or legal administration according to the role.
• Keep records accurate and follow agreed processes, deadlines, and confidentiality expectations.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant legal, paralegal, conveyancing, casework, or administrative experience may be useful.

Candidate fit

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate and substantial experience in legal practice relevant to the higher education sector.
• Your ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal matters—often under pressure—will be essential.
• A strong understanding of areas such as data protection, intellectual property, and procurement law is important, as is the flexibility to quickly acquire knowledge in new legal do.

Additional role context

• We are seeking a skilled and pragmatic Solicitor to join our Legal, Governance and Information Assurance Services team.
• In this pivotal role, you will provide risk-based legal advice across a wide range of areas including commercial contracts, academic collaborations, data protection, property matte.
• Be responsible for managing your own caseload, drafting and negotiating agreements, and advising senior staff on legal developments that may impact the University’s operations.