Legal Counsel

at  London School of Science and Technology

The London School of Science & Technology (LSST) is one of UK’s leading, largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider with over 8000 students, 6 campuses and 3 university partnerships.
The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor and qualified solicitor to support the London School of Science and Technology (LSST)’s ambitions with respect to remaining abreast of and proactively responding to a wide range of legal matters. This extends to but will not exclusively concern; commercial matters, student issues, employment matters, litigation, academic partnerships, compliance with legislation and regulations, and legal agreements.
Duties will include reviewing and drafting legal contracts and agreements, providing day-to-day advice on a range of legal and compliance issues, providing support regarding complex student and staff casework (e.g., complaints and appeals), managing litigation by or against LSST; working with a wide range of internal colleagues and representing the college’s interests through pro-active engagement with external stakeholders. The Legal Advisor will act as the main contact and liaison with external law firms on matters referred to external lawyers and will manage and oversee the relationships with said law firms to ensure LSST obtains high quality and timely advice on a cost-effective basis.
The Legal Advisor will support LSST’s compliance with particular areas, including but not limited to, GDPR legislation, Competitions and Markets Authority, Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education, Office for Students, consumer protection law, and the Companies Act. The Legal Advisor would also be expected to act as the key contact with service providers such as the college’s insurers to ensure value for money is achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS

• UK qualified solicitor as recognised by the Law Society with a broad range of proven success and practical experience in legal practice.
• Current practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

GENERAL SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

• Ability and experience of contributing to and delivering strategic plans.
• Highly developed people leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and partnership building skills for working in a complex multi stakeholder environment.
• Ability and experience of developing and leading new partnership and commercial developments.
• Commercial ability and success in generating organisational growth.
• Highly skilled presenter able to engage and inspire a range of internal and external audiences.
• Political astuteness so as to be able to help position the College effectively in relation to new developments.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information to assess issues, anticipate problems and provide solutions in conjunction with various stakeholders.
• Able to deliver under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Excellent judgement with the ability to balance risks and opportunities.
• Ability to resolve conflicts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel between campuses
Full driving license
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In perso

Leading LSST’s partnership and business development activities, working collaborative with colleagues from all areas of the institution.
N.B. The post-holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.