Associate General Counsel (Employment and Litigation)

Are you an accomplished solicitor, looking for a new challenge where you can make a real impact and conduct meaningful work with purpose? Do you want to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking Legal Services team in a world-leading organisation?

Join University of the Arts London (UAL) and make a real difference by providing expert legal advice and tackling new legal challenges in the Higher Education sector. This is a truly unique role where your contribution will be a force for good within education and the creative industries.

As a key member of a close-knit team of 10 legal professionals, you will collaborate with stakeholders across UAL to support transformative projects and partnerships. From shaping policies to resolving disputes, your work will directly influence how the University supports its staff and students.

You will lead on employment tribunal litigation and advise on a wide range of employment law matters, including investigations, grievances, TUPE, redundancies, and industrial relations. In addition, you will handle contentious disputes such as breach of contract claims and education law issues, working closely with the General Counsel to address critical legal challenges.

About you

We are looking for a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with extensive experience in employment law and employment tribunal litigation. Experience in education law and supervising staff is desirable but not essential.

Your ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice will be matched by your excellent research and communication skills. Your proactive approach, combined with your ability to tackle unusual issues and disputes, will help you navigate the challenges of a fast-paced Higher Education environment.

If you have a passion for supporting innovative projects and partnerships, this role will provide an exciting platform for your expertise.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits, such as:

• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available from the first day
• Discounted medical insurance, including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
• In-house training and development, including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Please note that the University will be closed from 24 December 2024 until 1 January 2025 inclusive and we will respond to any queries as soon as possible after 2 January 2025.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 8 January :55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.