Job Description
Role
Solicitor, Legal Services Manager
Grade and Salary
Grade 8 – £47,389 – £58,225
FTE and Working Pattern
Full‑time, 35 hours weekly based at Edinburgh Campus, Permanent role
Holiday Entitlement
33 days annual leave plus 9 university‑closed days and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a weekday)
Purpose of Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an in‑house solicitor to lead the UK Legal Services team and to play a key role in shaping the in‑house legal and commercial service provision across the University globally. This is a unique opportunity to join at a formative stage, contributing to the cultural transformation and modernisation of the University’s legal function in support of Strategy 2035.
The role will act as the line manager for the UK Legal Services team to oversee and manage its day‑to‑day operations and to deliver high‑quality services to its stakeholders.