Legal Adviser (Governance and Student Contract)
Governance and Quality Enhancement
Grade 8: £44,746 - £56,535 (with progression possible to £63,606)
Hours: 35.75 hours per week (1FTE)
Contract type: Open Ended
Ref: CVHD00053A
This post supports a number of key areas of corporate governance, ensuring that the University remains compliant with current and emerging legislation. The successful candidate will be the University's designated Data Protection Officer, and will provide effective counsel in relation to specific internal regulations, policies and procedures, including Complaints, Student Discipline and Fitness to Practice. They will also provide a proficient secretariat to designated senior committees of the University as directed by the University Secretary.
The successful candidate will have a law degree and a minimum of three years' Post Qualifying Experience. They will also have expertise in, and understanding of, data protection laws and practices, including of the GDPR. They will have excellent written, verbal and inter-personal communication skills, and will have demonstrable ability to make judgments independently and to provide effective advice and recommendation.
Knowledge and experience of Higher Education policy, of dispute resolution, and of delivering training activities is desirable.
This role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we can progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
As a university, we are committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers alongside Concordat to Support Research Integrity and were, in fact, the first Scottish Higher Education Institute (and part of the first UK cohort of institutes) to publicly declare our commitment to its principles.
Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please have a look at our Diversity, Wellbeing and Inclusion Calendar
We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality at QMU. Find out more about Athena SWAN here
We are a Disability Confident Employer
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Legal Adviser (Governance and Student Contract) - 485918 in Musselburgh employer: Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the university fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in higher education. Located in a vibrant community, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and access to various resources aimed at enhancing their professional journey.
