Deputy Director of Legal Services
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 26, 2026
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About the role
The Deputy Director of Legal Services will lead the provision of expert legal services and support on a wide range of complex legal issues and be the strategic lead in areas of student, regulatory, governance and contentious areas. As part of the Legal Services leadership team, the post holder will be part of leading the development of the Legal Services team, including contributing to setting the strategic direction of the service and leading various initiatives across the service. They will deputise for the Director of Legal Services and maintain their own network and profile internally and externally with stakeholders.
About the team
As part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community. Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.
About you
We’re looking for a creative, strategic lawyer, with great interpersonal and people management skills and the ability to constructively challenge established ways of working, while presenting innovative solutions. You will have strong experience in contentious and regulatory matters in a Higher Education environment. You will be comfortable tackling a broad range of challenges and learning new skills along the way.
What we offer
Being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners.
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next
Candidates are invited to submit an application by 9 July 2026, with interviews to follow on 14 Tuesday July.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.
Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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Job Description:
About the role
The Deputy Director of Legal Services will lead the provision of expert legal services and support on a wide range of complex legal issues and be the strategic lead in areas of student, regulatory, governance and contentious areas. As part of the Legal Services leadership team, the post holder will be part of leading the development of the Legal Services team, including contributing to setting the strategic direction of the service and leading various initiatives across the service. They will deputise for the Director of Legal Services and maintain their own network and profile internally and externally with stakeholders.
About the team
As part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community. Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.
About you
We’re looking for a creative, strategic lawyer, with great interpersonal and people management skills and the ability to constructively challenge established ways of working, while presenting innovative solutions. You will have strong experience in contentious and regulatory matters in a Higher Education environment. You will be comfortable tackling a broad range of challenges and learning new skills along the way.
What we offer
Being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners.
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
What next
Candidates are invited to submit an application by 9 July 2026, with interviews to follow on 14 Tuesday July.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.
Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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