Senior University Lawyer (Regulatory)

Bath Spa University

Job Location:

Bath - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 68 - 72

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University is seeking two experienced lawyers to join our in-house Legal team: one Senior University Lawyer with a focus on the provision of regulatory legal advice across a diverse remit; and one Senior University Lawyer with a focus on drafting advising on and negotiating complex and high value contracts.

You can apply for the Senior University Lawyer (Regulatory) role from this page.
To apply for the Senior University Lawyer (Contracts) position please follow the link HERE

About the Role

The provision of specialist legal advice to enable the University to operate compliantly within the OfS Regulatory Framework and in accordance with all OfS guidance.

Leading on advice and strengthening regulatory compliance in areas of relevance to the University including consumer protection law charity law data protection law freedom of information law and equality law.

About You

Fully qualified solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England
Sufficient post qualification experience to supervise others in the provision of legal services and evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience of providing legal advice in or to a regulated sector (Higher Education experience is desirable but not essential)
Significant knowledge and experience of advising on regulatory compliance including one or more of the following relevant specialist areas consumer law data protection public and regulatory law charity law equality law

Additional Information

Spot salary 68k - 72k per annum

Interviews will be held as soon as we receive a sufficient number of high quality applications.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Deborah Wakely on

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: friendly policies including hybrid working flexible work environment on-site nursery and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments wellbeing support and advice and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits have a look at our rewards page: reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Required Experience:

Senior IC