Specialist Legal & Governance Recruiter – Student Affairs (12-month locum)

Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd (partnering with a prestigious University in the North-West)

We are looking to appoint a Solicitor to work within the Student Affairs team on a 12‑month locum basis. This full‑time position pays circa £350 – £400 per day via an umbrella company. The role requires office attendance weekly but remote options may be considered.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within higher education and hold a current practising certificate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Advising on a wide variety of student legal matters, including discrimination, negligence, intellectual property rights, harassment and rules of natural justice
• Acting as a key legal point of contact within the University and developing a strong network of internal and external contacts at the highest level
• Providing legal advice on a variety of issues to the University, both upon request and by proactively disseminating advice to contacts in academic, administrative and service departments
• Advising in‑house clients on any legal issues, including student services and admissions departments
• Providing specialist legal advice on consumer protection law matters as they affect the University and its students

Experience required:

• Experience within higher education (desirable)
• Experience in student‑related law
• Advising on complex and sensitive matters at a senior level

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
• Ability to cultivate relationships and communicate the importance of legal compliance and consideration
• Ability to manage a personal workload to meet high standards and precise deadlines

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm

Recent experience is required to apply for this role.

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as the employment agency for this position.