Department: Governance Legal & Compliance
Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park
Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
Compensation: Spot Salary - £68k - £72k
Description
The University is seeking two experienced lawyers to join our in‑house Legal team: one Senior University Lawyer with a focus on the provision of regulatory legal advice across a diverse remit; and one Senior University Lawyer with a focus on drafting, advising on and negotiating complex and high‑value contracts.
About the Role
The provision of specialist legal advice to enable the University to operate compliantly within the OfS Regulatory Framework and in accordance with all OfS guidance. Leading on advice and strengthening regulatory compliance in areas of relevance to the University including consumer protection law, charity law, data protection law, freedom of information law and equality law.
About You
* Fully qualified solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England
* Sufficient post‑qualification experience to supervise others in the provision of legal services and evidence of continuing professional development
* Knowledge and experience of providing legal advice in or to a regulated sector (Higher Education experience is desirable but not essential)
* Significant knowledge and experience of advising on regulatory compliance including one or more of the following relevant specialist areas: consumer law, data protection, public and regulatory law, charity law, equality law
Additional Information
Spot salary £68k - £72k per annum.
Interviews will be held as soon as we receive a sufficient number of high‑quality applications.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Deborah Wakely on d.wakely@bathspa.ac.uk.
Staff Benefits
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher’s Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post‑retirement
* Enhanced paid leave – 41 – 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) – more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
* Family‑friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on‑site nursery, and a sector‑leading enhanced maternity scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on‑demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
* Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
* Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy‑to‑use app
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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