Salary: Grade 9 (£56,021 - £64,914 p.a. plus a salary supplement of up to £5,000 depending on experience) 

This role will be based our university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University of Leeds is seeking to appoint a Head of Legal Services on a full-time permanent basis who will work as part of the Secretariat Directorate. This is a senior role providing legal advice to the University; managing instructions to external legal advisers; working closely with other Professional Service areas; and managing a team of solicitors and legal specialists.

The post holder will combine specialist legal skills and knowledge to deliver an in-house legal advice service, with a focus on commercial decision making and risk management; to independently drive and negotiate institutional contracts and agreements; support employee relations casework; and provide advice on a wide range of other legal matters to colleagues across the University.

The Head of Legal Services will be expected to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload, as well as having oversight and directing the work of the Legal Services unit.

What we offer in return

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Andrew Mulholland, Director of Secretariat 

Via email: [email protected]