161 Litigation Support jobs in the United Kingdom
Forensic Accountant - Litigation Support
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting detailed financial investigations and analyses to support litigation matters.
- Quantifying economic damages, loss of profits, and business interruption claims.
- Investigating allegations of fraud, embezzlement, and other financial misconduct.
- Preparing expert reports and affidavits for use in legal proceedings.
- Assisting legal counsel in discovery, deposition preparation, and trial testimony.
- Performing financial due diligence in complex transaction disputes.
- Reconstructing financial records and tracing illicit financial flows.
- Advising clients and legal teams on financial aspects of disputes.
- Maintaining impeccable documentation and working papers.
- Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrable experience in forensic accounting and litigation support services.
- Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and accounting standards.
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings clearly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing and expert witness testimony.
- Proficiency in relevant accounting and data analysis software.
- Ability to work independently, manage case deadlines, and collaborate effectively with legal professionals.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Experience working remotely is an advantage.
Forensic Accountant - Litigation Support
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic accounting investigations into fraud, financial misconduct, and asset misappropriation.
- Analyze financial statements, transaction records, and other relevant data to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
- Quantify economic damages in commercial litigation, insurance claims, and other disputes.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported expert reports for legal proceedings.
- Assist legal counsel in case strategy development and discovery processes.
- Provide expert witness testimony in court or arbitration proceedings.
- Develop financial models to support damage calculations and settlement negotiations.
- Liaise effectively with clients, legal teams, and other stakeholders throughout an investigation.
- Ensure all work complies with professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and techniques in forensic accounting and litigation support.
- Assist in business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
- Demonstrable experience in forensic accounting, including fraud investigation and litigation support.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and legal procedures.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and synthesize complex financial information.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate findings effectively to non-financial audiences.
- Experience in quantifying damages for various types of disputes.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and accounting software.
- Familiarity with regulatory environments and compliance requirements.
Senior Forensic Accountant - Complex Litigation Support
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic accounting investigations into fraud, financial misconduct, and other irregularities.
- Analyse complex financial statements, transaction records, and electronic data to identify anomalies and patterns.
- Quantify economic damages in commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, and insurance claims.
- Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports and provide support during depositions and trials.
- Trace and recover misappropriated assets.
- Conduct due diligence and provide investigative accounting services for mergers and acquisitions.
- Develop and present clear, concise, and objective findings to legal teams and stakeholders.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards.
- Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards related to forensic accounting and litigation.
- Mentor and train junior forensic accountants, sharing expertise and best practices.
- ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualification with a strong focus on forensic accounting.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in forensic accounting, investigation, or litigation support.
- Proven experience in financial fraud investigation, tracing assets, and quantifying damages.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and legal procedures.
- Experience with forensic accounting software and data analytics tools is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a proven track record of presenting complex financial information effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in giving expert evidence in court or arbitration proceedings is a significant advantage.
- Adaptability to work effectively both remotely and in an office environment.
Legal Services Administrator
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Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you're looking for a new opportunity in Legal Services that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you've found it! As a Legal Services Administrator, you'll support our legal teams to deliver high-quality services to clients across the Commission. Your work will help protect people using health and care services by making sure our legal processes run smoothly and efficiently. Picture this
In the last 12 months, as a Legal Services Administrator, you might have:
- Helped prepare legal documentation packs for urgent enforcement action, ensuring everything was accurate and ready on time.
- Supported a legal team in compiling case statistics that shaped internal decision-making and improved service delivery.
- Coordinated billing with external law firms, helping the Commission manage legal costs effectively and transparently.
The role
You'll play a key role in the organisation by:
- Keeping accurate records of legal cases and updating systems regularly.
- Creating reports and statistics to support legal team performance.
- Supporting legal projects and carrying out basic research when needed.
- Helping with document management, including filing, photocopying and word processing.
- Making sure billing arrangements with external law firms are handled correctly.
Show us
We're looking for people who can show:
- Experience supporting legal or similar teams - you've worked in an admin role where accuracy and confidentiality were key.
- Confidence using Word and Excel - you've used these tools to create documents, track data or support reporting.
- Ability to research and write reports - you've found information independently and turned it into clear, useful summaries.
Compliance
Note for internal candidates:This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying.
To progress your application, you'll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won't be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Next steps
If you apply, you'll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.
You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description
If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role you can contact - Joanne Flanagan, Legal Case Progression Manager; For general enquiries, please email
The Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits , including:
- Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
- Training and development opportunities.
- Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
- NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
- Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of .99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!
Please see our benefits page for the full list.
Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they're a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we'll work with you to remove any barriers . Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you'd like to chat, please contact . Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority . Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.
We welcome applications from everyone, and colleagues can find support and community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:
- Age
- Sex
- Gender identity or expression
- Sexual orientation
- Religion or belief
- Ethnicity
- Disability
Values and vision
We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence - being a high-performing organisation.
Caring - treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity - doing the right thing.
Teamwork - learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.
A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:
- AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience .
- Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
- Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
- Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.
Office Manager - Legal Services
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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all administrative functions, including mail handling, correspondence, and filing systems.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of administrative staff, providing guidance and support.
- Oversee office supplies management, ensuring adequate stock levels and managing procurement.
- Maintain office equipment and liaise with IT support for technical issues.
- Implement and maintain office policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Manage reception area and ensure a welcoming and professional environment for clients and visitors.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for legal staff.
- Handle basic bookkeeping, invoice processing, and expense management.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the office.
- Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external queries.
- Support fee earners with document preparation and case management administration as needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in an office management or senior administrative role is essential, preferably within a professional services environment.
- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanour.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Experience with legal practice management software is advantageous.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of initiative.
Head of Legal Services
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Location : Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid,1-2 days in the office with travel to other offices for meetings as required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary : £82,370 per annum
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Litigation Professional Support Lawyer - Bristol Regional Centre - 3 Glass Wharf
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Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.
At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
HMRC Legal Group gives legal advice on issues arising from HMRC's work and conducts HMRC's litigation. Our work impacts the lives of millions, as we help to collect the money that pays for the UK's public services and provide targeted financial support to families and individuals. We have around 1572 people including lawyers, tax professionals, advocates, paralegals and administrators. Our strength is in our diverse people and the inclusive working culture that brings us together.
We work in supportive, specialist teams, that handle a broad range of different areas of law including general public law (human rights, administrative law, freedom of information) tax law, commercial law, insolvency law, information law and criminal law, employer's liability for personal injury, focusing on either policy and operational advisory work or litigation. We also have a small number of Professional Support Lawyers who are responsible for specialist areas of knowledge.
Why HMRC?
Things at HMRC probably don't work the way you'd think.
Tired of constant 60-hour plus weeks and the corporate grind?
Would you like to work on complex legal issues that make a positive difference to the nation's finances? If you're nodding your head reading this, you've come to the right place.
We offer hybrid working, with a 60% average office attendance, actual flexitime and genuine work-life balance alongside fascinating technical work.
Job description
Our litigation lawyers conduct litigation across the full range of HMRC work. We litigate some of the most challenging and important high value, complex Government litigation. These include big money tax cases and cases ranging from resisting judicial review challenges to litigating civil cases against those who benefit from the proceeds of crime. Our cases will often involve novel and challenging points of law and contribute to developing the interpretation of the law. We regularly litigate through the higher courts to the Supreme Court.
This is a unique Professional Support Lawyer ("PSL") role situated in our Litigation Directorate. It is an exciting time as this is a newly formed Litigation Directorate, built on an already strong foundation established through securing Lexcel accreditation for all of our litigation.
You will focus on developing knowledge in the Litigation Directorate. This includes continuously improving the quality of materials and training underpinning this work.
There is a significant amount of existing content in the litigation sphere, with a range of guidance notes (both for lawyers and non-lawyer litigators) and training materials. There is a particular need to review this material to identify duplication, to maintain and sign-post key content and to run periodic training sessions. There may also be opportunities for the postholder to explore the use of AI tools in projects relating to the effective and efficient delivery of litigation work.
There may be an occasional need to travel in the UK including overnight stays.
Who are we looking for?
We are recruiting a qualified lawyer with specialist experience in litigation law and procedure to be a knowledge lead for the HMRC Legal Group Litigation Directorate.
We will give you training and support to continue to develop your knowledge and expertise. You will be based in a litigation team but will also be expected to develop strong links with the Knowledge Management Team and a small group of 4 PSLs working across the Legal Group on Public law, International and Commercial law.
Once proficient and knowledgeable in this role, you will have the opportunity to apply to move to other teams and work as a lawyer in our advisory, commercial or litigation teams to develop your skills and experience further.
Key duties include:
- monitor, evaluate and explain relevant law and litigation procedural developments;
- produce, commission, manage, deliver and sign-post key knowledge and training content including precedents, guidance and training materials;
- foster and develop continuous improvements to the collaborative working processes and practices across the Litigation Directorate, Legal Group and relevant colleagues in the wider department;
- encourage and support Litigation Directorate colleagues and Legal Group lawyers in engaging with best practice knowledge by fostering a culture of leveraging and valuing legal knowledge;
- work across Litigation Directorate, Legal Group functions and the wider government litigation community with a view to making connections, influencing and developing know-how and learning;
- monitor and report on the impact of KM activities, including PSL activities;
- pro-actively collaborate and share PSL skills and experience with Legal Group colleagues, and the wider PSL, knowledge and learning functions in Legal Group and across the Government Legal Profession;
- contribute to, and trial the possible adoption of, new technologies and ways of working;
- create and maintain relevant litigation SharePoint pages;
- horizon scan, monitor trends and develop insights across HMRC Legal Group functions;
- lead, develop or support related communities of practice and networks.
Person specification
- Meet the academic and qualifications criteria set out below;
- Experience in litigation law and procedure;
- Experience in developing and supporting others in adopting best practice;
- Skilled in fostering a culture of sharing and valuing legal knowledge.
Academic
You need to have a minimum of a 2:1 degree in your first degree (in any subject). If you hold an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2.1 degree.
If you have a lower degree classification (or do not hold a degree), we may consider your application but only if you can provide satisfactory evidence of an equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement.
For example, if you can tell us that you have:
• Significant relevant experience
• A commendation or distinction in the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE or the Legal Practice Course (LPC)
• An LLM or other postgraduate degree
• Very competent on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or
• An overall average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx level 6): contract law, criminal law, equity and trusts law, European Union Law, land law, public law and law of tort.
Essential Criteria:
You need to be qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales with experience in Litigation Law and Procedure. (See Qualifications)
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in Tax Litigation or as a Professional Support Lawyer would be helpful in the role but is not essential.
Qualifications
You need to be qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales.
Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEx. Chartered Legal Executives must have a Qualifying Law Degree or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE or have passed exams (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved) at CILEx Level 6, in all the seven foundation subjects in law: contract law, criminal law, equity and trusts law, European Union Law, land law, public law and law of tort.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Candidates will be tested on their legal litigation and analytical skills.
- Candidates will be provided with a legal scenario shortly before their interview and asked to present their advice in relation to it (orally) to the interview panel for 5-10 minutes followed by questions from the panel.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £58,541, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
- Family friendly policies.
- Personal support.
- Coaching and development.
To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
- A name-blind CV including your job history (maximum 250-words per role restricted to the past 5-roles).
- A 1000-word Personal Statement explaining how your experience aligns to the Person Specification and Essential Criteria.
A separate statement (maximum 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria, where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.
We acknowledge that AI can assist you in your application. Find our guidelines at Link: Artificial Intelligence in recruitment
Sift
In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the Personal Statement. Candidates who do not meet the Essential Criteria will not progress.
At full sift your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
Candidates who progress to interview will be given further information about the interview at that time.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Technical Skills listed in the advert.
Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)'.
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and appointments will be made in strict merit order until the set demand is filled. If successful, you will be informed when we reach your position on the merit list.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact the UBS Recruitment Excellence Team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance at HMRC offices will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the 'location preferences' section that you can travel to.
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Head of Legal Services (AS13002) - Bath, BA2 7AY
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Head of legal services
With a proud history spanning over 50 years, the University of Bath has grown significantly in both scale and reputation, now home to a vibrant community of over 20,000 students from 153 countries. Renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, the University consistently ranks among the UK’s top five in the Complete University Guide 2024 and is placed 132nd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Named 'University of the Year' and ranked 8th in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, Bath is celebrated for its outstanding student experience and teaching quality. Its three Faculties - Engineering & Design, Science, and Humanities & Social Sciences - alongside the School of Management, develop a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and global impact.
Role
The Head of Legal Services leads the delivery of legal guidance across the University’s academic and commercial operations. The role includes ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and leading all aspects of the legal and Freedom of Information teams. Responsibilities include tracking legislative changes, briefing leadership, and handling legal matters with discretion. The position reports to the Director of Legal, Governance & Compliance and includes managing relationships with external legal counsel. The role involves making decisions, adapting to change, and working within a regulatory framework.
- Provide legal advice to senior leadership on legislation and compliance.
- Lead legal input into governance, contracts, property transactions, and dispute resolution.
- Oversee engagement with external legal counsel and manage contract negotiations.
- Support legal processes in student and staff casework, including appeals and grievances.
- Advise on Freedom of Information (FOI) processes and responses.
- Work with Risk & Compliance to meet reporting requirements.
- Create legal templates, toolkits, and training materials to support compliance.
- Maintain the University’s central contracts repository.
- Conduct legal due diligence and raise unresolved risks.
- Direct the Legal and FOI teams, set goals, and coordinate training.
- Supervise legal staff and manage the legal services budget.
- Maintain solicitor registration and participate in legal networks.
- Provide legal advice to the Vice-Chancellor on institutional matters.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Bath as a highly experienced legal professional. As a qualified solicitor or barrister eligible to practise in England and Wales, you bring experience in leading legal teams across areas such as employment law, contracts, litigation, and compliance. You are able to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences and manage Freedom of Information processes and consumer protection matters. You guide and support teams, make decisions under pressure, and stay informed about legal developments and sector requirements. With a practical approach, you contribute to decision-making and help maintain legal standards across the institution. The role involves working with others across the University and engaging with external legal networks.
What we can offer you:We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn .
Travel to Bath
Bath, known for its Georgian architecture and natural hot springs, has been a desirable place to live since Roman times. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it holds legal protection for its cultural significance. Residents appreciate the green surroundings, parks, hills, and independent shops alongside the iconic Georgian landscape. The city hosts various cultural events like the Bath Literature, Music, and Comedy Festivals, "Bath in Fashion" Week, and the annual Bath Digital Festival, providing entertainment for residents. Find essential travel advice at Travel advice (bath.ac.uk) .
Equal Opportunity
We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
We are very proud to be an autism-friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Closing Date: 01 Oct 2025
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Legal Support Assistant
Posted 7 days ago
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and rewarding environment? This Legal Support Assistant role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to a team of specialists within the Clinical Negligence department. With a focus on professional growth, this company is dedicated to providing a supportive and inspiring work culture, where your skills and ambition will be valued and nurtured. With a salary up to £27.5k per annum plus excellent benefits, this is your chance to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference, while developing your career in the legal industry.
What You Will Do:
- Provide high-level legal administrative support to the Clinical Negligence department, assisting Fee Earners in delivering exceptional service to clients.
- Handle client-related enquiries, organise appointments, and maintain diaries to ensure smooth workflow.
- Prepare and manage client files, correspondence, and bundles, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Record and monitor time spent on client matters, ensuring billing is prompt and accurate.
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external contacts to strengthen relationships and enhance fee income.
- Assist with file closures and ensure all professional obligations are met efficiently.
What You Will Bring:
- Demonstrable experience in high-level administrative support roles, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style and build rapport with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a solid understanding of GDPR principles.
- Positive attitude towards learning and development, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
This Legal Support Assistant role is integral to the success of the Clinical Negligence team, contributing to the delivery of efficient services and strengthening client relationships. The company values professionalism, collaboration, and excellence, and this position plays a key role in upholding those standards. Joining this team means being part of an organisation recognised for its expertise and commitment to quality within the legal industry.
Location:
This position is based in a convenient location within Hereford, offering an accessible and professional working environment.
Interested?:
If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career as a Legal Support Assistant, don't wait! Apply now to join this exceptional team and take the next step in your professional journey.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Legal Support Assistant
Posted 7 days ago
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Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? This exciting opportunity as a Legal Support Assistant offers the chance to work alongside industry specialists in Commercial and Agricultural Property. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is eager to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company that values precision, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Paying up to £27.5k and excellent company benefits.
What You Will Do:
- Provide high-level legal administrative support to fee earners, assisting in complex transactions and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients.
- Maintain client files, prepare bundles, and organise documentation with meticulous attention to detail.
- Track, monitor, and record time spent on client matters, ensuring accurate billing and fee earning of up to one hour daily.
- Liaise with clients, gather information, and support meetings by taking notes and progressing matters efficiently.
- Manage diaries, organise client appointments, and handle enquiries to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Uphold professional standards, comply with statutory requirements, and support colleagues during holidays or absences.
What You Will Bring:
- Demonstrable experience in a high-level administrative support role, ideally within a legal environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A positive attitude towards learning and development, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
This role is integral to the company's mission of delivering outstanding legal services, strengthening client relationships, and driving business growth. You will play a key part in ensuring clients' needs are met while contributing to the company's reputation for excellence and professionalism.
Location:
This role is based in a dynamic and accessible location in Hereford, offering a professional yet welcoming environment for career growth.
Interested?:
If you're ready to make a difference and take on this rewarding Legal Support Assistant role, apply today and start your journey towards a fulfilling career in the legal sector!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.