JOB TITLE: General Counsel PQE REQUIRED: 8+ LOCATION: Buckinghamshire SALARY: £100KTHE ROLE: Reporting to the University Secretary, the General Counsel is an important strategic position for an experienced practising lawyer who will advise the University on all matters which may have significant legal implications, legal risk, compliance and policy.The role holder will:
1. Lead and advise on all legal matters arising from the activities of the University and its group, including but not limited to governance, commercial, contracting, research, employment, and student matters.
2. Be responsible for supporting the University Council, University Secretary and the University's senior executive from a legal perspective on significant issues and business that arise in the running of a University.
3. Lead and manage the in house Legal Services Team, inspiring high performance to ensure the provision of effective and efficient legal support across a wide range of law operating in a complex organisation.
4. Be responsible for the supervision of members of the Legal Services Team and ensuring compliance with appropriate Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council requirements.
5. Be responsible for the procurement and management of external legal services when required, ensuring quality and value is achieved.
6. Management of the legal budget and resources within the ...