Interim Regulatory Lawyer – Higher Education

Remote Working | 6 Months+ | Full-Time or Part-Time

We are currently working with a Higher Education institution seeking an experienced Interim Regulatory Lawyer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a university environment on a broad range of regulatory and contentious matters, with flexible working arrangements available (full-time or part-time) and primarily remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on the legal relationship between the institution and its students
• Supporting on regulatory and policy-related matters within the Higher Education framework
• Handling inquests, civil claims and pre-litigation disputes
• Taking and reviewing witness statements
• Providing practical, clear legal advice to internal stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer with prior experience in regulatory and/or contentious work
• Strong understanding of Higher Education or public sector policy frameworks (highly desirable)
• Experience dealing with inquests and civil claims
• Ability to manage caseload independently and engage confidently with stakeholders
• Willingness to attend campus on occasion would be advantageous

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Sam Cox –
Timothea Nash –

Job Reference: J95265