Legal Advisor

2 months ago


Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea University Full time

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of the role is to be part of the University's in-house legal team to strengthen the legal resource at the University to deal with a wide variety of legal matters. To provide in-house legal guidance and be able to identify potential issues as well as dealing with own caseload. To provide legal advice and assist in advising the University on using legal processes in the most cost-effective way. To work with and provide support to the Head of Legal Services in various areas of law.

You must be qualified as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive with demonstrable experience of delivering a legal service with an independent caseload. You will handle a varied caseload, working within a collaborative and supportive team. We are looking for an individual who can work as part of a team and independently. You will also mentor junior members of the team.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

WELSH LANGUAGE SKILLS

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 7 August 2024

Interview Date: 6 September 2024

Informal Enquiries: Deborah Howell,

£38,205 to £44,263 per annum



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