Role: Senior Solicitor – Corporate and Commercial Salary: £60,000 - £70,656 per annum Type: Permanent role Location: Glasgow/Llandudno/Darlington (candidates in Darlington and Llandudno will be considered if they hold a degree in Scots Law, a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and a valid Scottish practising certificate). Advert Closing Date : 28/11/2024 Pension: A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Is it time you unlocked your potential? Student Loans Company Limited (“SLC”) is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services. SLC have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join our Legal Service department. The Legal Services department supports all areas of SLC and forms part of the wider Product, Customer and External Relations directorate. The range and nature of support which can be sought encompasses all matters which require legal advice. By way of example, this includes providing advice in relation to commercial contracts and procurement, contracts of employment and general employment law advice, product terms and conditions, interpretation of legislation and policy, freedom of information requests as well as complaints, appeals and litigation. As part of continued investment by SLC in the Legal Services Department, we are recruiting for additional roles to expand the team to enable it to continue to provide highly regarded legal advice and support to meet the needs of the business. In this role you will be expected to have a particular area of subject matter expertise. However, you will have an aptitude to provide legal advice on the full suite of legal matters applicable to SLC, both strategic and operational, under the direction of the Company Secretary and Senior Manager: Legal Services, thus helping to ensure that SLC operates within its regulatory framework and meets its statutory obligations. SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. What you bring: Qualified solicitor with a degree in Scots Law, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, and a valid Scottish practising certificate Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, managing public procurement exercises, and advising on statutory guidance and legislation Experience of working in relation to Data Protection and FOI legislation, as well as property lease negotiation and associated filing requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex legal issues in a pragmatic, commercially focused manner Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear, tailored advice while maintaining confidentiality and working under pressure You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes : 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays Option to buy/sell annual leave Flexi-time and flexible working options available Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme Term assurance protection for 4 x annual salary Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email ask_recruitment slc.co.uk.