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We are looking for two enthusiastic and driven individuals for the new roles of Legal Adviser at the University of Salford.

Each Legal Adviser will report directly to the Senior University Lawyer and Data Protection Manager and is responsible for providing specialist legal advice to managers across the University in both schools and professional service departments.

This is an exciting and varied role with a key part to play in supporting the University’s objectives in a legally sound way, focusing on legal compliance and risk management, whilst at the same time delivering pragmatic advice.

Key responsibilities and requirements

• Build relationships with managers across the University, providing specialist legal advice to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. This will include clear interpretation and explanation of legal requirements, enabling the University to evaluate and manage risk.
• Provide advice and support in relation to corporate and commercial matters. Ideally you will also have experience in either intellectual property or real estate.
• Draft contractual documentation including partnership and collaboration agreements, joint ventures, franchise and validation agreements, and a range of documentation covering the University’s international and apprenticeship work.
• Provide advice on the legal compliance of internal policies and procedures relating to both staff and students, liaising with and advising managers accordingly and escalating complex matters internally according to risk.
• Must have a qualifying law degree. The ideal candidate would be a qualified solicitor with experience in a higher education or public sector environment.

The Legal and Compliance Department

The Legal and Compliance Department provides legal advice and support, compliance, and general risk management insight across the entire University, working with colleagues from the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive team, schools and professional services departments.

The Legal Adviser will be one of two corporate and commercial lawyers and will provide advice on legal issues for the University community, working closely with senior managers. The Legal Adviser will advise on the need to refer issues to external legal advisers and provide management of those matters referred externally.

Reporting to the Senior University Lawyer and Data Protection Manager, the Legal Adviser is a role which is expected to act as the day-to-day contact point with the legal team, negotiating priorities and turnaround times and resolving the majority of issues independently, referring more complex issues to the Senior University Lawyer or external legal partners according to risk.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Flexible Working – we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance.
• Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Wellbeing support – dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.
• Sustainable Salford – We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our differences make us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.