At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise UEL’s Legal Advice Centre, guiding students in real-world legal practice.
- Company: Join the University of East London, a champion of social mobility and inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Empower the next generation of solicitors while making a real impact in the community.
- Qualifications: Law degree, current practising certificate, and strong commitment to social justice.
The predicted salary is between 51606 - 51606 £ per year.
Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
Research Field: Juridical sciences
Application Deadline: 14 Aug 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country: United Kingdom
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: £46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 14 August 2026
Reference: -A-R
At the University of East London (UEL), our mission is to prepare students for the careers of the future while shaping that future inclusively and sustainably. As a careers-first university, we believe education and opportunity should be open to all, and that diversity of people and thought is essential to solving society’s biggest challenges.
Founded in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, UEL has always championed industry-focused education and social mobility, earning the name “The People’s University” for its commitment to widening access to technical and professional learning. While our scale and ambition have grown, our purpose has remained constant: empowering communities, advancing social justice, and equipping students with future-proof skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Today, UEL continues this legacy through pioneering research, employer-engaged education, and meaningful community impact. We are tackling health and economic inequalities, promoting sustainability, and helping to build a more inclusive and resilient future.
Guided by our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy, UEL is reshaping education for the benefit of all, empowering students from every background with the skills and opportunities to succeed. Our commitment to excellence is recognised nationally; we are proud to be named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. At UEL, we don’t just teach, we inspire, innovate and empower, shaping the future together.
About the Role:
We are seeking a committed and community-focused Lecturer / Supervising Solicitor to lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of UEL’s Legal Advice Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner passionate about widening access to justice and developing the next generation of solicitors.
You will supervise students in client-facing activity, oversee practice-based learning aligned with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), manage the operational running of the Centre, and build strong working relationships with community partners, local schools and legal employers. The role also includes teaching on skills-based and clinical modules and contributing to broader Law Department activities.
About You:
You are an experienced legal practitioner with a strong commitment to social justice, experiential legal education and working with diverse communities. You bring:
- A degree in Law and a current practising certificate (essential)
- Significant professional experience, with the capability to provide SQE-aligned supervision
- Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills
- A commitment to high-quality teaching, student development and community engagement
- The ability to lead, mentor, and inspire students and junior colleagues
- Experience in law clinics, legal practice education or community legal services (desirable)
You’ll thrive in this role if you are passionate about empowering students through real-world legal practice, confident in supervising sensitive client interactions, and highly organised in managing multiple priorities. A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion will be key to your success.
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise students in client appointments and all follow-up casework
- Lead the daily operations of the Legal Advice Centre
- Deliver teaching on skills-based and SQE-aligned modules
- Enhance student employability and contribute to curriculum development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, schools, employers and external organisations
- Support recruitment activities and take part in open days and outreach
- Line-manage the Legal Advice Centre Assistant
- Represent the Centre at internal and external events and showcase practice-based education across UEL
Benefits Package:
At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.
As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.
At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.
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