Senior Legal Adviser
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £66,556 to £69,737 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol or London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Office For Students |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R0001272 |
Summary
Bristol or London
£66,556 - £69,737 + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate)
Permanent role
Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
About the role:
The aim of the ‘Senior Legal Adviser’ role is to lead on provision of legal advice and support for a broad range of legal matters relevant to the functions of the OfS and its internal corporate activities. Key responsibilities include: supporting the Head of Legal Services and Deputy Head of Legal Services in tasks relating to the operation of the legal function within the OfS and leadership of specific initiatives. This role requires significant engagement with internal stakeholders to ensure that all employees are appropriately trained, and external stakeholders to ensure the team is supported.
The key person attributes required to fulfil this role include: significant legal experience dealing with many legal practice areas; ability to analyse and advise on complex legal issues; sensitivity to politics, understanding the needs of, and willing to work collaboratively with external stakeholders; an ability to adopt a creative and innovative approach to legal issues; excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills; and an ability to influence and negotiate.
£66,556 - £69,737 + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate)
Permanent role
Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
About the role:
The aim of the ‘Senior Legal Adviser’ role is to lead on provision of legal advice and support for a broad range of legal matters relevant to the functions of the OfS and its internal corporate activities. Key responsibilities include: supporting the Head of Legal Services and Deputy Head of Legal Services in tasks relating to the operation of the legal function within the OfS and leadership of specific initiatives. This role requires significant engagement with internal stakeholders to ensure that all employees are appropriately trained, and external stakeholders to ensure the team is supported.
The key person attributes required to fulfil this role include: significant legal experience dealing with many legal practice areas; ability to analyse and advise on complex legal issues; sensitivity to politics, understanding the needs of, and willing to work collaboratively with external stakeholders; an ability to adopt a creative and innovative approach to legal issues; excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills; and an ability to influence and negotiate.
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