Director of Legal and Governance

at  Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with substantial experience in a senior legal role at a strategic level and able to demonstrate significant PQE
• A track record of motivational and creative leadership with the ability to engage with, and motivate, staff and other stakeholders at all levels
• High level of experience in commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation
• A good understanding of higher education within the UK, including how the Office for Students regulates higher education within England
• A detailed understanding of governance and best practice in corporate and academic governance
• Experience of ensuring compliance with complex and dynamic legislative and regulatory requirements
• Experience of providing legal advice and case management of legal cases (contentious or non-contentious)
• Experience of international contracts and partnerships
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data, draw conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations, supporting evidence-based decision making
• Excellent negotiation, decision-making and analytical skills with the capability to effectively problem solve in complex and dynamic situations

(FOR A FULL LIST OF ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION)

Application process: to apply for this role, please submit your CV via the ‘apply’ link below. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.