Legal Officer in Loughborough

The Leicestershire College is looking to recruit a Legal Officer to join a small and friendly team in the Governance & Legal Services department. The post holder will carry out routine legal work including drafting and reviewing contracts, mainly for the College’s contracted provision (to include subcontracting‑in, subcontracting‑out, all commercial contracts, HE, International and Apprenticeship contracts). The postholder will also provide governance support where required, including clerking governor meetings, and will assist with data protection, freedom of information, complaints, and appeals.

You will have a thorough understanding of contract law, either through a law degree or GDL, or another degree‑level qualification covering contract law. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, and who can work closely with staff at all levels of the College.

Responsibilities Of This Role Include:

• Preparing contracts and managing in‑year changes to contracts
• Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Providing timely and reliable internal advice on contracts and legal issues
• Supporting College governance

What We Are Looking For:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Loughborough College Group is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability‑confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by The Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based on‑site at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.