At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the University’s legal function and manage regulatory compliance.
- Company: Join Oxford Brookes University’s impactful Legal Services team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days holiday, a competitive pension, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive community await you.
- Why this job: Make a difference in governance while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Must have a relevant UK qualification like CILEX or NALP.
The predicted salary is between 32080 - 34610 £ per year.
Full time, permanent (or part time 0.8 fte) position.
The role involves providing vital pra-legal, technically qualified support to the University’s Legal Services function. You will play a key role in supporting regulatory and governance compliance, safeguarding the University’s legal position, and collaborating closely with central teams such as the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Procurement, and Finance.
About the team: The Legal Services team provides professional standards of legal work and supports robust governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the University.
What will I be doing?
- Support the legal function of the University in control, maintenance and management of technical processes, business continuity, and assisting with regulatory and compliance issues.
- Accurately check, track, execute, and document legal processes for a wide range of University activities (including use of the official University seal).
- Help lawyers with caseloads by handling technical material, tracking deadlines, maintaining databases, updating templates, and assisting with external legal support.
- Work with colleagues in other areas such as Procurement and Finance, advising them on legal formalities and the correct use of technical legal materials (including Companies House materials).
- Prepare reports and data tables for audits and key meetings.
What skills do I need?
- At least one professionally recognised UK qualification relevant to the role, such as CILEX or NALP.
- A demonstrable record of successful, sustained, and proactive management of or responsibility for legally significant workloads in a regulated environment.
- Ability to read formal legal documents accurately, judge their status, and summarise complex information.
- Confidence with digital records, controls, and document protection, with a sharp eye for detail under pressure.
- A logical and enquiring mind, capable of objective analysis.
- Self-motivation, thoroughness, and persistence in tracking tasks to completion; using a forward diary is second nature.
- Comfortable explaining legal processes and formalities to other teams and keen to understand the University’s business context.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, uphold high professional standards expected by regulatory bodies, such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and understand that mistakes have consequences.
Interviews for this position are expected to take place on Friday 31st July.
About the location: The Legal Services team is based at the Headington Campus in Oxford. The role is primarily on-site, with some remote working possible to be discussed.
Benefits: As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year). A competitive Local Government pension scheme with 19.2% Employer contribution rate, financial education opportunities, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline. We prioritise employee well-being, offering a diverse and comprehensive benefits package. All employees have access to:
- Discounted rates for University sports and gym facilities
- Brookes on-site Nursery
- Discounted travel options
- Relocation scheme for moves over 30 miles
- Training and development opportunities
- A connected community with staff networks that support guidance and friendship.
Equality, diversity and inclusion: At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is a core value. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Kinghorn (macmailbox@brookes.ac.uk).
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