The University of Leicester is seeking an exceptional and dynamic individual for a newly created role as Deputy Secretary and General Legal Counsel. This critical role involves providing strategic legal guidance and leadership across a range of core professional services, ensuring our institution continues to thrive and excel in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape.
As Deputy Secretary and General Legal Counsel, you will lead and manage a range of the University’s professional services corporate functions, including governance services, legal services, information assurance services, and records management. You will be accountable as the University’s Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for its work with the NHS.
As General Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal advice to the University Council and Executive Board as required. In your role as Deputy Secretary, you will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness in the governance structure and compliance with all external statutory and legal obligations, including those mandated by the Office for Students.
Additionally, you will deputise for the Registrar and Secretary across all matters of governance and legal management as appropriate.