Deputy University Secretary (Legal)

Legal Services and Compliance

Location: Joseph Priestley Building

Salary: Salary in the range of £85K dependent on experience

Posted On: Monday 11 July 2022

Closing Date: Friday 05 August 2022

Reference: 072022-380

Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study and work right in the heart of the city and we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy University Secretary (Legal) to join our dynamic team. The role will suit an experienced solicitor looking to advance their career and lead the Legal Team.

Reporting to the University Secretary, you will manage the in-house legal team who provide advice and guidance on legal matters to all departments and faculties across the University and subsidiary companies. You will also be responsible for development of the legal services strategy. You will provide advice to the Board of Governors, Executive Team and Senior Managers; identify legal risks and present and support the implementation of pragmatic solutions.

You will be expected to lead the Legal team (including DPO and information management function) whilst also having conduct of a full and varied case load of legal matters.

You will be a qualified and flexible solicitor with the ability to acquire new areas of specialism and a successful track record of operating at a senior level to develop and implement an organisational wide legal strategy.    You will be able to demonstrate a mature leadership style along with the ability to influence others at a more senior level. Excellent written and verbal communications – especially the ability to provide concise and clear advice on complex litigation and compliance matters – are essential.

Experience of managing Higher Education legal issues is desirable (but not essential) with a strong practical understanding of the law coupled with the ability to identify and resolve problems to support the University moving forwards.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload a CV and Cover Letter. You are advised, where possible, to remove personal details from your CV and Cover Letter such as your name.

Please note that interviews are likely to be held week commencing the 15^th August.

Birmingham City University has the drive and ambition to be a leading seat of teaching and research excellence. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional and supportive academic community.

With around 26,900 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate academics, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance all support our graduates’ future employability.

We're investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities

Our staff and student community is defined by our core values, which outline who we are as a University and how we will work with each other. Our core values are Excellence, People focused, Partnership working and Fairness and integrity.