Call for Applications! for the post of Trainee Solicitor! at University of St Andrews! Apply Now!
The University of St Andrews is seeking to appoint a Trainee Solicitor to work in Legal Services. Most of the traineeship will be located within the University’s busy contracts team and involve carrying out legal work on and in relation to (i) the University’s externally funded research arrangements; and (ii) St Andrews Innovation Ltd, a subsidiary company of the University set up to help transform research into world-leading innovation by lending support and resources to nurture early-stage ideas and nourish their development.
As part of this role there may also be opportunities to carry out a wider range of legal work within the University, particularly as Legal Services within the University develops.
We are looking for someone who is a team player with the ability to work and build strong relationships with colleagues. A self-starter, you will possess excellent attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and be able to use your initiative in order to meet deadlines and service standards.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters.
This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Jaclyn Suttie, email: [email protected], Tel: 01334 461791
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and CV to Jaclyn Suttie ([email protected]) by 23:59 on 16 August 2024.
Closing Date: 16 August 2024 Interview Date: 28 August (TBC)
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