Locum Solicitor (Higher Education & Data Protection)

Venn Group's specialist Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Solicitor (Higher Education & Data Protection) with a University in the South East. The role will include providing specialist legal advice across a broad range of Higher Education matters, with the main focus on commercial contracts and agreements, alongside data protection and information governance. Advising on and drafting commercial agreements, research and collaboration contracts, and partnership arrangements. Leading on DPIAs, UK GDPR compliance, data sharing agreements, and handling complex data protection matters. Supporting on a range of general Higher Education issues, including some immigration and employment-related advice as required.

Working within a small legal team, the postholder will provide pragmatic, solution-focused and time-sensitive advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management across the institution., * 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.