Locum Solicitor (Higher Education & Data Protection)

Locum Solicitor (Higher Education & Data Protection) - ASAP Start - Up to £55 per hour umbrella - Initial 6 months - South East

The Role:

Position: Locum Solicitor (Higher Education & Data Protection)
Duration: Initial 6 months with likely extensions
Rate: Up to £55 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time, predominantly remote with occasional attendance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing practical legal advice on Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, and Employment matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including academic collaboration, research, and data sharing agreements.
• Advising on data protection compliance, including data breaches and subject access requests.
• Supporting employment-related matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, working collaboratively with HR.
• Supporting governance and regulatory compliance across the University.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, and Employment Law.
• Experience in a Higher Education setting is essential for this role.
• You must be a confident advisor with strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Have the ability to manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with other members of the team.

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on or email .

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.